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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a man not let the Wilders camp on his property?
(a) They did not like Americans.
(b) There were too many traveling immigrants.
(c) They were afraid to be robbed.
(d) They were leaving their property.

2. What was the date of the first day of the journey?
(a) July 17th.
(b) July 5th.
(c) June 25th.
(d) July 7th.

3. What did travelers on the trail say about Missouri?
(a) It was no good.
(b) It was lovely.
(c) It was too populated.
(d) It was a wasteland.

4. Who wrote Chapter 2 of this book?
(a) Laura.
(b) Lane.
(c) Rose.
(d) Almanzo.

5. What kind of traders did the Wilders avoid camping by after they crossed the Elkhorn Bridge?
(a) Horse traders.
(b) Cow traders.
(c) Money lenders.
(d) Land traders.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Rose's father on jury duty?

2. Which of the following is NOT a word used by Laura to describe the Nebraska bluffs?

3. Where were the people in the group of immigrants from?

4. What kind of signs were NOT posted in Nebraska?

5. How big was the item that Laura marveled at while crossing Nebraska?

(see the answer key)

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