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1. Why does Charles Ingalls want to move west?

Pa is moving the family west to Indian territory because of the increased number of people in the Big Woods, which he believes keeps away wild animals.

2. Where do the Ingalls stop for supplies and where do they spend the first night on the road? What do they hear that first night?

They stop in Pepin to trade furs for goods, cross a frozen lake, and spend the night in an abandoned cabin. During the night, they hear the ice breaking up in the lake--they crossed just in time.

3. How does Pa acquire mustangs and what are the mustangs’ names?

Pa trades their tired horses for two quick mustangs, whom Mary and Laura name Pet and Patty.

4. Why is Laura worried about crossing the creek?

Laura worries about the family bulldog, Jack. Pa will not let the dog ride in the wagon, but makes him swim on his own.

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