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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 does Sarah see Ernest after he loses a leg?
(a) Young and helpless.
(b) Strong and courageous.
(c) Weak and shallow.
(d) Fearful and alone.

2. What is overflowing in the pockets of Sarah's father's pocket at the beginning of the book?
(a) Cash.
(b) Soil.
(c) Hope.
(d) Debt.

3. What do the people in the wagon train notice every morning?
(a) Something new is missing.
(b) They say it is getting longer.
(c) The sun comes up earlier.
(d) It is getting colder.

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

5. What color sunbonnet does Sarah always wear?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in the wagon train on December 15th?

2. What happens to Ulyssa when she is sent to fetch water?

3. Why does Sarah agree to teach Savannah?

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

5. What does Sarah yell at a chicken for?

(see the answer key)

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