Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 11 of On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder!
Choose which answer best fits each question. When you have answered all of the questions, click the "Check Answer" button. A box will pop-up with your score. Do not close until your score is printed or reviewed by your teacher.
Mary and Laura were worried. They kept going up the path to look for something. What was it?
Spot
Jack
Mr. Nelson
Pa's wagon
True and False: Jack was just as worried as Mary and Laura. He kept turning his ears to listen carefully. He finally heard something coming.
false
true
Who was on the wagon seat?
Pa and Ma
Ma and Carrie
Pa and Jack
Pa and Carrie
What did Mary notice about the wagon?
it was coming awfully slow
it was full of lumber
it was coming awfully fast
It was pulled by horses instead of the oxen
Where was Pa?
on the wagon seat
riding an ox
riding a horse
chasing after the wagon
What caused the wagon to stop?
the oxen jumped in the creek
Pete crashed against the stable
Bright crashed against the stable
Pa grabbed the reins as it flashed by
True and False: Mary could not stop crying. Her pink dress was torn down the front.
false
true
True and False: Pa was glad that the wagon crashed. He was afraid it was going to go over the bank.
true
false
Pa said that Bright was running away, but Pete stopped him. Why did Pete send the wagon into the stable?
He was looking for Spot
he wanted to chase Pa
he wanted his supper
he was injured and could not walk anymore
True and False: Mary and Laura told Ma and Pa all about the cattle in the hay-stacks. Pa said they did exactly the right thing.
true
false
What had the girls forgotten in all of the excitement?