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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. How many travelers die on August 17th?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. Why does Sarah agree to teach Savannah?
(a) She loves Savannah.
(b) She will need help if the Indians attack again.
(c) She needs help in the kitchen.
(d) She hates cleaning chickens.

3. What kind of leg does Ernest make for himself?
(a) Wooden.
(b) Plastic.
(c) Iron.
(d) Steel.

4. Why does Sarah plan to hide her dogs from the men?
(a) She doesn't want them to shoot the dogs.
(b) She saw some of the men beating their dogs.
(c) She heard a man talk about selling dogs for money.
(d) She doesn't want her dogs stolen.

5. How old is Harlan at the beginning of the book?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarah do when she is sent by her mother for some water?

2. Why does Ernest want to join the military?

3. What kind of people is Sarah surprised to see traveling with a wagon train after Albert's wedding?

4. What is Sarah's middle name?

5. What does Savannah ask Sarah to teach her?

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