Little House on the Prairie/By the Shores of Silver Lake

Front

What character traits does the Ingalls family show in their response to danger?

Back

Teamwork and bravery.

Front

What does the sentence 'There, in a great pool of blue, sat Grace' mean?

Back

Laura found Grace in an area of the prairie covered with flowers that looked blue, like a pool.

Front

What protected the Ingalls family's house from the prairie fire?

Back

Pa dug a furrow around the house, and Ma used wet sacks to stop fire from crossing it.

Front

What should we picture when Pa 'caught Bunny and tied her fast to the north corner of the house'?

Back

Pa tying one of the family's horses tightly to the corner of the house so it can't run away.

Front

Who announces the main conflict that the Ingalls face in the story?

Back

Pa.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Little House on the Prairie'?

Back

The importance of family, resilience, and overcoming challenges.

Front

What does the term 'prairie' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

A large area of flat land covered with grass.

Front

How does the Ingalls family demonstrate teamwork in the story?

Back

By working together to protect their home from danger.

Front

What role does Ma play in the family's response to danger?

Back

She helps by using wet sacks to stop the fire.

Front

What does the character Grace symbolize in the story?

Back

Innocence and the beauty of nature.