Little House in the Big Woods

Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 12 of Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder!

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One morning, bright colors appeared among the green leaves of the woods. According to Laura, who brought them as he passed by the night before?
1. Uncle Henry
2. Father Time
3. Grandpa
4. Jack Frost
What was the job of the man sitting on the little machine?
1. to manage everyone else
2. to turn the tumbling rod
3. to collect the wheat in large barrels
4. to keep the horses moving
How long would it have taken Henry, Peterson, and Pa to do the work that the machines did that day?
1. two days
2. a month
3. a few hours
4. a couple of weeks
True and False:
Even with all of the men working as fast as they could, they could barely keep up with the machines.
1. false
2. true
What was Ma doing while all the men were in the fields?
1. doing the daily chores
2. caring for Baby Carrie, who was ill
3. preparing dinner for everyone
4. collecting more wheat
True and False:
Ma used the straw braids to make a new hats for everyone.
1. false
2. true
During Harvest time, what did they often have for supper.
1. hulled corn and milk
2. fresh butter and muffins
3. smoked ham and potatoes
4. bread and water