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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24, 1881, through January 11, 1882.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does mother think when Clover says a snake is in his bed?
(a) He is having a bad dream.
(b) He was bitten by a snake.
(c) He saw a harmless gardner snake.
(d) He is looking for attention.

2. Why does Sarah not wear the color sunbonnet she has always wanted to?
(a) She gets hand-me-downs from her sister.
(b) She does not have the money.
(c) She tries to please her mother.
(d) Her father liked her in a certain color.

3. How old is Ernest when he loses a leg?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 19.

4. What happens in the wagon train on December 15th?
(a) Some horses are stolen.
(b) A woman has a still-born child.
(c) Sarah's mother goes into a trance.
(d) The Indians attack.

5. What does Ernest brag about when he is with the other men?
(a) His tracking ability.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His tolerance for pain.
(d) His shooting ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Indians do when they see the dead men who hurt Ulyssa?

2. What awakes Sarah on August 17th?

3. What is Sarah's middle name?

4. What happens to Sarah's train in the rain?

5. What does Sarah call the Mormon women in the wagon train?

(see the answer key)

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