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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the wagon as they cross the creek?
(a) One of the horses stumbles in the water
(b) The front brake smashes on a rock
(c) The right rear wheel gets stuck in the sandy bottom
(d) Nothing happens

2. How far from Independence does Pa say they are in Chapter 4?
(a) 60 miles
(b) 100 miles
(c) 35 miles
(d) 40 miles

3. Where does Jack sleep the night he returns?
(a) Under a tree
(b) In the wagon
(c) Under the wagon
(d) With the horses

4. Why does Pa fill the tub with water in Chapter 4?
(a) So the family can bathe
(b) So Ma can do the laundry
(c) For the horses to drink
(d) So they can bathe Jack

5. Why does Pa think the eyes they see in the dark are not from a wolf?
(a) The animal in the dark is alone
(b) The horses do not appear upset
(c) The animal in the dark is too quiet
(d) They shine green instead of red

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the family spend the night the first day on the road?

2. How is the family carrying their supplies and the people?

3. Where does Pa decide to move the family?

4. When does Pa decide they are going to leave?

5. What does Laura tell her Ma Laura would like to see now that they are in Indian territory?

(see the answer key)

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