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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 was a drawback to a dugout dwelling?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Insect.
(c) Blizzards.
(d) Heat.

2. What was a constant worry on the prairie?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Sunburn.
(c) Fire.
(d) Wind.

3. Prairie life made the woman ____________ her husband.
(a) Complain about.
(b) Subservient to.
(c) Equal to.
(d) In awe of.

4. Where was a good place for a man to find a good woman?
(a) Bachelors Balls.
(b) School.
(c) Church.
(d) Ice cream socials.

5. The eastern and central plains Indians were usually _______________.
(a) Shy.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Invasive.
(d) Aggressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were land concessions negotiated with the Native Americans?

2. Which of the following adorned the Christmas trees of prairie families?

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

4. Small animals like ducks and __________ would provide fascination for prairie children.

5. For how long did the Kansas Drought of 1860 last?

(see the answer key)

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