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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How high was the temperature on the first day of the journey?
(a) 72 degrees.
(b) 102 degress.
(c) 92 degrees.
(d) 82 degrees.

2. What river in Kansas did the Wilders cross a few times?
(a) The White River.
(b) The Green River.
(c) The Blue River.
(d) The Black River.

3. How many families were traveling in the party the Wilders were a part of?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. How wide was the Platte River?
(a) 100 yards.
(b) Half a mile.
(c) A mile.
(d) 50 feet.

5. What caused crops to fail in the place Rose was born?
(a) Sandy soil.
(b) A draught.
(c) Soil erosion.
(d) Bad storms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Rose when she started her journey?

2. Why were the Wilders able to cross more ground per day in Kansas?

3. What did the Wilders take a detour in Kansas to see?

4. What did Almanzo use to make a wagon for his family?

5. What was clabber?

(see the answer key)

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