Chapter 5-7

What are Father and Grandpa doing with the map?

• Studying and marking the trail

• Drawing a new map

• Writing a letter

• Reading a book

Why does Father think having a horse would be beneficial?

• It would be faster

• It would be cheaper

• It would be safer

• It would be more comfortable

What is Grandpa's response to the idea of having a horse?

• You can’t afford a horse

• We should buy a horse

• Horses are too slow

• Horses are dangerous

How far do they need to travel to reach Oklahoma?

• Over four hundred miles

• Two hundred miles

• Five hundred miles

• Three hundred miles

What natural challenges does Grandpa mention?

• Mountain lions, javelinas

• Bears, wolves

• Snakes, scorpions

• Eagles, hawks

What is the main concern of the narrator?

• The long distance to Oklahoma

• The lack of food

• The weather conditions

• The broken wagon

What does the narrator calculate?

• The distance and time to Oklahoma

• The cost of the trip

• The number of supplies needed

• The number of people traveling

What does Ma ask about the journey?

• If it will be fun

• If it means more danger

• If it will be short

• If it will be easy

What is Father’s response to Ma’s concern about danger?

• They will be fine

• They should stay home

• They need more help

• They should hurry

What does Ma cry out when Father plans to leave?

• I want to go too!

• I don’t want you to go!

• Take me with you!

• Stay here!