Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 2 of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder!
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True and False: The road divided, but you could clearly tell which way was more traveled.
false
true
Which direction did Pa decide to go?
across the creek
downhill
West
uphill
When they reached the high-water of the creek, Pa said he could tell it was a _____ because of the wheel ruts.
ford
bridge
dead end
ferry
True and False: Mary was scared, but Laura was excited at the thought of crossing the creek.
false
true
What did Pa say the kids might have to do?
swim in the middle
find another path
ride the oxen
be carried
What did Ma tell the girls to do when the wagon balanced on the water?
start swimming
lie down
climb on the wagon seat
climb out of the wagon
Why did Pa give the reins to Ma?
Pa was too scared
Pa went to help the girls
Pa jumped in the creek
Ma wanted a turn driving
The only thing Laura could see in front of the wagon were three heads. Which head did she NOT see?
Ma's head
Pet's head
Pa's head
Patty's head
True and False: Pa could not get the wagon out of the creek, they would have to swim for it.
true
false
True and False: Pa said that he had never seen a creek rise so fast. Even Patty and Pet could not have made it without Pa's help.
false
true
Who had they forgotten on the other side of the creek?
Mary
Ma
Carrie
Jack
True and False: Pa found Jack sleeping in the wagon. He had been there the whole time.
true
false
Once they reached the prairie, what was the only thing they could see for miles?
miles and miles of roads
big city buildings
tall wild grass
horses and cows
Why didn't Pa whistle while he worked as usual?
Ma had asked him to be quiet because she didn't feel well
he was worried what would happen without a good watchdog
He was too busy to whistle
Laura had made Pa very upset with her comments about Jack