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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 and Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the most-celebrated holiday among prairie families?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) New Year's.

2. What was a major occasion for social gatherings among prairie families?
(a) Cabin raisings.
(b) Christenings.
(c) Funerals.
(d) Weddings.

3. Which of the following towns sprang up around the cattle drive business?
(a) Abilene.
(b) Columbus.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Phoenix.

4. What was a favorite recreation for prairie families?
(a) Horse races.
(b) Ice cream socials.
(c) Picnics.
(d) Concerts.

5. Which of the following adorned the Christmas trees of prairie families?
(a) Lights.
(b) Tinsel.
(c) Candy canes.
(d) Popcorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were cattle driven to Kansas and points East?

2. What was a major source of crop devastation on the prairie?

3. 1874 was named ___________________ due to crop devastation.

4. Why were meat supplies low in the East?

5. Who planned and directed a cattle drive?

(see the answer key)

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