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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following could cripple the settlers during the winter?
(a) Bitter cold.
(b) Leaks in sod houses.
(c) No firewood.
(d) No food.

2. How did Santa enter the homes of prairie families on Christmas Eve?
(a) An opening in the roof.
(b) The chimney.
(c) The door.
(d) The window.

3. Which of the following male tasks did prairie women take on?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Business meetings.
(c) Planting.
(d) Buying seed.

4. Which of the following would occur on the Fourth of July?
(a) Court.
(b) Concerts.
(c) Church service.
(d) Sack races.

5. What was Kansas known as prior to the middle of the 19th century?
(a) The Great American Desert.
(b) God's Country.
(c) Halfway to Heaven.
(d) The Middle of Nowhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many times the prairie could be a/an ____________ place.

2. Many settlers found strength in ____________ when hardships came their way.

3. Native Americans would often come uninvited into the settlers' homes and marvel at plates and __________________.

4. What would announce that the Fourth of July had arrived?

5. What was the most-celebrated holiday among prairie families?

(see the answer key)

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