Pioneer Girl

Where did Laura’s family get the sugar?

• The honeycomb.

• Sugarcanes.

• Maple trees.

• Corn.

What happened when Pa and Jack crossed the river?

• They made it across safely.

• The wagon broke.

• Jack drowned.

• Jack made it to the other side after swimming.

Why did the Indians walk into Laura’s house?

• They wanted to build their own house.

• They were angry at the family for building on their land.

• They were looking for food.

• They wanted to sell goods to the family.

What was the problem with the crops Pa grew?

• They were eaten by grasshoppers.

• The weather was too hot.

• The soil was bad.

• The seeds didn’t grow.

What was the most difficult time for the family during winter?

• They had to stay in a small house.

• The food supply ran out.

• Pa stopped playing his fiddle.

• The cows got frozen to the ground.

How did Laura feel about meeting other pioneers?

• Excited and eager.

• Angry and resentful.

• Confused and lost.

• Shy and awkward.

Why did Laura start writing about her adventures?

• She was bored and had nothing else to do.

• Her daughter Rose wanted to hear the stories.

• She wanted to become a famous author.

• She needed money.

What was one of the most important things Laura remembered about her childhood?

• The cold and snow.

• The wild animals they encountered.

• Moving to different places.

• Spending time with her family.

Then we poured it into pans to harden into sugar loaves. (Chapter 1)

What does “pour” mean here?

• To scoop.

• To carefully arrange.

• To cause a liquid to flow.

• To make a mess.

Our wagon was waterproof. (Chapter 2)

What does “waterproof” mean?

• It can float in water.

• It is made of plastic.

• It is immune to dirt.

• It can prevent water from getting in.