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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Missouri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time in the morning did the Wilders usually begin traveling?
(a) 9:00 am.
(b) 6:00 am.
(c) 7:00 am.
(d) 8:00 am.

2. What did Laura marvel at while crossing Nebraska?
(a) An apple.
(b) An ear of corn.
(c) A strawberry.
(d) A wheat stalk.

3. How much was an acre of land selling for in Beldon, Nebraska?
(a) $35.
(b) $15.
(c) $25.
(d) $45.

4. How did the Wilders cross the Platte River?
(a) They crossed a bridge.
(b) They used a ferry.
(c) They forded it.
(d) They crossed at a narrow spot.

5. How big were the watermelons at Ash Grove?
(a) 5 pounds.
(b) 10 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 15 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the Wilders travel before leaving South Dakota?

2. How much was a cord of oak in Missouri?

3. What was Almanzo's nickname?

4. What did Laura do all day on their first Sunday in Missouri?

5. What was declared the nicest small town of the trip?

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