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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Pa get the nails to use on the roof?
(a) From the general store
(b) From Mr. Scott
(c) He brought them from their old home
(d) From Mr. Edwards

2. Where does the family spend the night the first day on the road?
(a) At Pepin
(b) In an abandoned cabin
(c) At Ma's parents' house
(d) At a trade station

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

4. How many piles of logs does Pa make over the days?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 2

5. How is the family carrying their supplies and the people?
(a) A covered wagon
(b) A utility wagon and two saddle horses
(c) A large carriage
(d) An ox cart

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ma cook outside after they move into the nearly finished house?

2. What does Pa do with Jack when Pa leaves?

3. Where does Pa put Pet and Patty after he un-harnessed them?

4. Where does Pa find Mr. Scott one morning?

5. What does Ma complain about when Jack comes into the camp?

(see the answer key)

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