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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 did Laura do all day on their first Sunday in Missouri?
(a) Brushed her hair.
(b) Taught Rose.
(c) Read the bible.
(d) Wrote letters.

2. How did the Wilders cross the Platte River?
(a) They forded it themselves.
(b) They built a shanty bridge.
(c) They used a ferry.
(d) They crossed a bridge.

3. Why did Laura like the streets in Topeka?
(a) They were easy to follow.
(b) They were easy on the horses.
(c) They were not as hot.
(d) They were different.

4. Why were the Wilders able to cross more ground per day in Kansas?
(a) The horses were healed.
(b) The weather was good.
(c) The roads were better.
(d) The children walked faster.

5. How long was the trip through Missouri?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 5 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Wilders supplement their food supply while traveling through Nebraska?

2. How is the wind in South Dakota described?

3. How long was the journey to the Wilder's new home?

4. How many wagons did the family traveling with the Wilders have?

5. How did Laura describe the Ozarks?

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