On the Banks of Plum Creek

Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 15 of On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder!

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True and False:
The next morning, Laura asked Ma if she could go outside to see the roaring creek.
1. false
2. true
True and False:
The water lapped up against the footbridge. Only part of the plank was visible above the water.
1. true
2. false
Laura was having lots of fun playing in the water. What did she do on the footbridge?
1. walked across it
2. jumped over it
3. lay on her stomach on it
4. lay on her back on it
What did the current of the creek do?
1. calmed down as she lay above it
2. threw her towards the bank
3. pushed her off the footbridge
4. pulled her whole body under the plank footbridge
True and False:
The creek was different from the wolves and cattle because it was not alive. It was strong and never stopped.
1. true
2. false
True and False:
She finally pulled herself back onto the plan and caught her breath. She stayed there for a long time, enjoying the rushing water below her.
1. true
2. false
What did Ma do when Laura returned to the dugout?
1. insisted she return to the creek and collect her shoes and stockings
2. sent her straight to bed
3. made her take a bath
4. helped her dry off without saying a word