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Who in the family had scarlet fever?

  • Mary, Carrie, baby Grace, and Ma (correct)
  • Mary, Pa, and Laura
  • Only Mary
  • Laura, Mary, and Pa

    • What happened to Mary's eyes as a result of scarlet fever?

  • She developed a sensitivity to light
  • Her vision improved
  • She became blind (correct)
  • She experienced no changes in her eyes

    • How did Mary react to losing her vision?

  • She became despondent and hopeless
  • She cried constantly
  • She became angry and frustrated
  • She remained patient and brave (correct)

    • Why was Laura too tired to care very much about the untidy house?

    <p>She had been helping care for the sick family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do for Jack before the family's journey?

    <p>Makes him a bed and bids him a gentle goodbye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jack pass away?

    <p>During the night, too tired to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jack represent for Laura?

    <p>Companion and protector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jack's passing signify for the family?

    <p>The end of a chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laura feel about her memories of Jack?

    <p>Reflect a deep bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason Jack cannot make the journey?

    <p>Too old and sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laura bid Jack goodbye?

    <p>Gently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jack's passing mean for Laura's future?

    <p>Signifies change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laura feel about Jack's presence during their adventures?

    <p>Always grateful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do for Jack before his passing?

    <p>Makes him comfortable and bids him goodbye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jack's passing represent for Laura?

    <p>The end of an era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laura feel about Jack's passing?

    <p>Saddened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma do to guide Grace and Carrie to the train platform?

    <p>She lifts Grace and holds Carrie's hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family do when they watch the approaching train?

    <p>They are unsure how to get their belongings on board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial reaction to the train's engine and smokestack?

    <p>They appear massive and loud, causing a commotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helps Ma onto the train with Grace and Carrie?

    <p>A man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the description of the train car's interior?

    <p>Brightly lit with red velvet seats and large windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ma arrange the family in their seats?

    <p>Carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensation does the family experience as the train starts moving?

    <p>The sensation of speed and the changing scenery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who rides for free according to Ma's mention to the conductor?

    <p>Carrie and Grace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura fulfill for Mary during the train journey?

    <p>Her promise to be Mary's eyes and describe the train's interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mary experience the train journey?

    <p>Happily through Laura's descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text showcase?

    <p>The family's journey and the sensory experiences of traveling by train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family do before leaving Plum Creek?

    <p>Buries their dog, Jack, on the family's land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laura's family prepare for the train journey?

    <p>Dresses up and carefully counts money for the tickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions do Laura and her sisters feel at the train station?

    <p>A mix of excitement and apprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who displays joy despite the upcoming journey?

    <p>Mary, Laura's blind sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Carrie express concern about regarding the train journey?

    <p>Fear and worries about their father meeting them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the beginning of a new chapter in Laura's family's life?

    <p>The family's departure from Plum Creek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura feel ashamed of while waiting at the train station?

    <p>Being cross with Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura describe about her family members while waiting for the train?

    <p>Their clothes and appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about the family's upcoming train journey?

    <p>The anticipation and uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's mother do while preparing for the train journey?

    <p>Carefully counts money for the tickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laura feel about her behavior towards Mary?

    <p>Ashamed and apologetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family do as they wait for the train?

    <p>Interact with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What job offer does Aunt Docia present to Pa?

    <p>Storekeeper, bookkeeper, and timekeeper for a railroad project in Dakota Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pa's primary motivation for wanting to move west?

    <p>The promise of a homestead and better hunting opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ma's main concern about moving west?

    <p>Leaving their settled life and Mary's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Pa decide to sell their farm?

    <p>To clear their debts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aunt Docia update the family on?

    <p>The news from Wisconsin, including the status of various relatives and their cat, Black Susan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family face that the job offer provides a solution to?

    <p>Financial challenges and a potential fresh start</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions does the text capture as the family prepares for the move west?

    <p>Mix of excitement, apprehension, and hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma plan to do while Pa goes ahead with Aunt Docia?

    <p>Stay behind with the girls until Mary is well enough to travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the family's decision to move west?

    <p>It marks a significant turning point in their lives, with the promise of a new beginning and exciting travel opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about Pa and Ma's attitudes towards the move?

    <p>The contrast between Pa's enthusiasm and Ma's concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa's decision to move west provide for the family?

    <p>A potential fresh start and solution to their debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the family's mix of emotions as they prepare for the move west?

    <p>The prospect of a major life change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura prefer for the one day’s trip to the west?

    <p>Traveling on the wagon without a cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura see between the looped back lace curtains?

    <p>The prairie and a road going away across it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura, Grace, and Carrie do while waiting for Pa in the hotel parlor?

    <p>Sat quiet in the parlor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family watch from the window as the sun was almost setting?

    <p>A tiny team and wagon coming into sight on the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aunt Docia express concern about?

    <p>Uncle Hi's lack of financial progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invites Laura for a horseback ride the next day?

    <p>Lena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Uncle Hi's description emphasize?

    <p>Good-natured nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura agree to do the next day?

    <p>Go horseback riding with Lena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family's condition upon arriving at the camp?

    <p>Tired and sleepy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura struggle with during supper?

    <p>Staying awake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who greets the family upon their arrival at the camp?

    <p>Aunt Docia, Uncle Hi, Lena, and Jean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura, Carrie, and Mary endure during the wagon ride?

    <p>Jolting and jiggling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa do at the creek?

    <p>Leads the horses to drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as upset about their financial situation?

    <p>Aunt Docia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lena invite Laura to do the next day?

    <p>Ride horseback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as fat, good-natured, and easygoing?

    <p>Uncle Hi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aunt Docia scold Laura and Lena for?

    <p>Being late to breakfast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What task have Aunt Docia and Lena been doing?

    <p>Washing dishes for 46 men three times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Laura's reaction to driving Pa's horses for the first time?

    <p>Nervousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena do while the ponies gallop?

    <p>Sing a song</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What song does Lena sing during the ride?

    <p>About not marrying a farmer and preferring a railroad man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Laura and Lena driving to pick up the washing?

    <p>To hire out the washing for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena feel during the fast ride with the ponies?

    <p>Enjoyment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task Aunt Docia is doing when Laura and Lena wake up?

    <p>Frying pancakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena do after waking up in the morning?

    <p>Go to help with the washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Laura driving Pa's horses for the first time?

    <p>It is a new and challenging experience for her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Laura and Lena going to pick up the washing?

    <p>To hire out the washing for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lena sing about during the ride with the ponies?

    <p>About not marrying a farmer and preferring a railroad man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Lena do during their afternoon adventure?

    <p>Rode a pony, Laura fell off twice, and got scratched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura describe the endless prairie as?

    <p>An enormous meadow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Aunt Docia and Ma shocked by?

    <p>Laura's wild appearance after her afternoon with Lena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Mary struggle with during the journey?

    <p>Communicating their feelings and observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the family head towards after leaving the camp?

    <p>Silver Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura never let go of during her pony ride?

    <p>The pony's mane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do after riding all morning?

    <p>Stopped to rest and have a picnic lunch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the area being surveyed for?

    <p>New town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Laura feel about the pony ride?

    <p>Excited and thrilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family feel while continuing their journey through the prairie?

    <p>Small in the vast, unchanging prairie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Lena do during their adventurous afternoon?

    <p>Rode a pony, Laura fell off twice, and got scratched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Laura describe the prairie and the journey?

    <p>An enormous meadow and an unchanging, never-ending journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompts a discussion between Laura and Lena about marriage and responsibilities?

    <p>Encountering a worn-out mother whose daughter was married at thirteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture about the girls' adventures with the ponies?

    <p>A sense of freedom and joy in the midst of their everyday life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura express about growing up and responsibilities?

    <p>Her desire to avoid growing up and responsibilities for as long as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story reflect about childhood and adulthood?

    <p>The contrast between the carefree nature of childhood and the looming responsibilities of adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initially hesitates Laura but is encouraged by Lena to do?

    <p>Ride one of the ponies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the experience of riding the pony represent for Laura?

    <p>Both exhilarating and scary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena do while visiting a homesteader's claim shanty?

    <p>Encounter a worn-out mother whose daughter was married at thirteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the girls do after forgetting about the basket of clothes?

    <p>They engage in more excitement with the ponies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about the girls' innocence, dreams, and the simplicity of prairie life?

    <p>The text paints a vivid picture of their innocence, dreams, and the simplicity of prairie life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena drive across the prairie?

    <p>A buggy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the girls do after their encounter with the worn-out mother?

    <p>They go on a thrilling ride with the ponies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Carrie do when the ducks and geese suddenly took flight?

    <p>They stood still in the slough grasses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura want to do in the slough among the wild birds?

    <p>She wanted to go on and on, into the slough among the wild birds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura, Carrie, and Mary do along the edge of the slough?

    <p>They picked flaming red tiger lilies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura feel about the prairie?

    <p>She thought it was wild and beautiful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura primarily help with at Silver Lake camp?

    <p>Cooking and cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere at Silver Lake camp like during meal times?

    <p>Noisy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aunt Docia bring with her when she moves into the camp?

    <p>Two cows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena do with the cows at Silver Lake camp?

    <p>Lead them to drink and milk them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevents Lena from seeing the men working at the camp?

    <p>The absence of ponies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises Laura at Silver Lake camp?

    <p>Pa inviting her to see the men working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma advise Laura on before the visit to the work site?

    <p>Proper behavior and manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mary learning to do despite her blindness?

    <p>Sew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Lena hardly have time for at Silver Lake camp?

    <p>Meeting each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura express a desire to see at the camp?

    <p>The men working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere at Silver Lake camp like when the men are working?

    <p>Quiet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura primarily do for the cows at Silver Lake camp?

    <p>Lead them to drink and milk them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color was Big Jerry's shirt?

    <p>Bright red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura want to do when she heard about the potential danger to Big Jerry?

    <p>Go out and find Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma advise Laura to do about her hair?

    <p>Brush it more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa go to sell?

    <p>Ammunition for the boys' guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Ma do while sitting in the dark?

    <p>Listened to the sounds outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa mention about Big Jerry not coming into camp that night?

    <p>He wouldn't be coming into camp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura want to do when Pa returned?

    <p>Go out and find Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa sell to the men?

    <p>Ammunition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Ma do after Pa left in the dark?

    <p>Stayed awake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa mention about the men working on the grade the next day?

    <p>They would be sleepy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Ma do while sitting in the dark?

    <p>Listened to the sounds outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa assure Ma about when he returned?

    <p>Everything was all right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily capture about the family's daily life?

    <p>Their interactions, attitudes, and challenges in their frontier lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses distrust for half-Indians in the text?

    <p>Ma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who asks Ma for food for Old Johnny?

    <p>Big Jerry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as a water boss in the text?

    <p>Old Johnny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Mary observe settling on the lake?

    <p>Flocks of wild ducks and geese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa reveal the boys have been warned about?

    <p>Horse thieves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma prepare for Old Johnny in the text?

    <p>Breakfast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do Laura and Mary live with Ma and Pa?

    <p>Shanty by Silver Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture about the atmosphere, activities, and relationships in the 19th-century pioneer camp?

    <p>The narrative captures the atmosphere, activities, and relationships in a 19th-century pioneer camp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who defends Big Jerry's character in the text?

    <p>Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Mary bring to Ma at the shanty?

    <p>Armfuls of tiger lilies and purple bean pods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as a kind, hardworking old man in the text?

    <p>Old Johnny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the text?

    <p>The meticulous and coordinated work of building the railroad in the wild prairie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Laura's attitude towards the construction of the railroad?

    <p>Fascinated and eager to witness more of the construction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who oversees the work of building the railroad grade?

    <p>Fred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Ma's concern about Laura staying away from the rough men in the railroad camp?

    <p>To protect Laura from potential danger and rough influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the scrapers used in the construction of the railroad?

    <p>Pulled by teams and filled with loose earth from the plowed ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many teams and scrapers are involved in the construction of the railroad?

    <p>30 teams and 30 scrapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the setting for the meticulous and coordinated work of building the railroad?

    <p>Rough and wild prairie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What captivates Laura about the construction of the railroad?

    <p>The coordination and process of the workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Pa in relation to Laura's interest in the construction of the railroad?

    <p>Supportive and takes Laura to see the construction work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture about the construction of the railroad in the untamed land?

    <p>The pioneering spirit and the fascination with the construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family's living condition in the railroad camp?

    <p>Rough and challenging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is particularly concerned about Laura's safety in the railroad camp?

    <p>Ma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the teams do after going across the platform?

    <p>They went back into the cut to fill the scrapers again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the wagons used to collect at the dump?

    <p>Scraper-loads of dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the teamster do to dump the dirt from the wagons?

    <p>Turned the planks over, one at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the heavy planks on the wagons?

    <p>To serve as platforms for carrying dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the men at the camp demand from Pa's store?

    <p>Goods from the store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the men threaten to do when Pa couldn't pay them?

    <p>Open the store themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the men do after leaving the camp with Big Jerry?

    <p>They caused trouble at another camp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the conflict at the camp on Laura and Mary?

    <p>They became cautious and anxious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa reveal about the men from the camp?

    <p>They went to cause trouble at another camp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa tell Ma about the fate of the men who harmed the paymaster?

    <p>They hanged the paymaster and hurt another man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa reassure Ma about regarding the camps?

    <p>The camps will soon close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the conversation between Pa and Ma reflect?

    <p>Their worries about the ongoing conflict and hope for a peaceful future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma question Pa about?

    <p>The fate of the men who harmed the paymaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa plan to do as soon as the camps closed?

    <p>Pick out their homestead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the text?

    <p>The tension and uncertainty caused by the conflict at the camp and its impact on the characters' lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pa occupied with until the camps closed?

    <p>The store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa do with the men's pay before making out time-checks and wages?

    <p>He deducts their board-bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Laura unable to assist Pa with the paychecks?

    <p>The railroad company wants her in the office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Ma hide the heavy canvas bag containing the men's pay?

    <p>In a sack of flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura observe Pa using to ensure the money's safety from potential robbers?

    <p>Revolver and guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the men gather outside the store on payday?

    <p>To receive their wages for two weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to discontent among the workers on payday?

    <p>The delay in paying the full month's wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma reassure Pa about despite the men's frustration?

    <p>That they do not blame him for the delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Pa confront the crowd of men demanding their full pay?

    <p>Standing on the step of the store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story capture about Pa's role as the paymaster?

    <p>The challenges and risks he faces in managing the workers' expectations and maintaining the security of the money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura witness arriving at the store before the men demanding their wages?

    <p>A fast team and a man in fine clothes hurrying in, followed by two wary men in a buggy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura learn about the delay in paying the full month's wages?

    <p>Due to the time needed for issuing time-checks and acquiring the money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura observe about the crowd of men gathering outside the store?

    <p>They demand their overdue wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to threats and violence at Stebbins' camp?

    <p>The paymaster only paid the men up to the fifteenth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura question about the paymaster's actions?

    <p>Where he got the additional money to pay the men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma emphasize regarding the paymaster's decision?

    <p>The importance of discretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage about the birds at Silver Lake highlight?

    <p>The natural migration of birds and the impact of changing seasons on their behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura prefer over Plum Creek?

    <p>The open prairie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crowd at Stebbins' camp demand?

    <p>To hang the paymaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura express shock and disapproval about?

    <p>The paymaster's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family discuss the significance of?

    <p>The paymaster's decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lake at Silver Lake become a resting place for?

    <p>A variety of birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the birds' journey from north to south?

    <p>The approaching winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lake at Silver Lake become covered with at sunset?

    <p>Birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage about the birds at Silver Lake communicate?

    <p>The impact of the changing seasons on the behavior of migrating birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the surveyors do before any physical work began on the railroad grade?

    <p>They marked and measured the railroad grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura ponder about, prompting a philosophical discussion with Pa?

    <p>Whether people's thoughts and efforts bring things into existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa diligently calculate after two weeks have passed?

    <p>The earnings of the laborers from the time-book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura envision despite their absence?

    <p>The future railroad tracks and trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the bosses in the railroad construction?

    <p>To keep everyone moving in sync</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial stage in the process of building the railroad?

    <p>Tearing up prairie grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What captures Laura's attention at the construction site, contrasting with Mary's focus on quilt-making?

    <p>The synchronized movement of the workers and horses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of tearing up prairie grass and hauling dirt with wagons in the railroad construction?

    <p>To create a railroad grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lone house on the north shore of the lake serve as?

    <p>The surveyors' dwelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura see despite the absence of railroad tracks and trains?

    <p>The future railroad tracks and trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa work on for the men who have worked on the railroad construction?

    <p>Time-checks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura ponder about, leading to a philosophical discussion with Pa?

    <p>Whether people's thoughts and efforts bring things into existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura feel as she ran ahead against the wind?

    <p>Her blood thin and chill in the wind, then warm and pulsing strong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of the earth under Laura's pounding feet as she ran ahead?

    <p>Hard and rough with dead grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Laura's reaction upon looking back while running ahead?

    <p>Pa waved to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family use for supper in the new house?

    <p>Surveyors' dishes and canned peaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura find in the new house left by the surveyors?

    <p>A stove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma do while the family arranged the rooms in the new house?

    <p>Made the beds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family appreciate about the new house?

    <p>Spaciousness, glass windows, and a board floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the family wash the dishes after the moving-in process?

    <p>In the pantry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bed did Pa set up for Grace in the new house?

    <p>Trundle bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura explore in the new house?

    <p>A large front room and three other rooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family use for dessert during the feast in the new house?

    <p>Canned peaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma do to help Grace and Carrie find the train platform?

    <p>Guide them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family use for supper during the moving-in process?

    <p>Surveyors' dishes and canned peaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family enjoy for dessert during the feast in the new house?

    <p>Canned peaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura find in the new house left by the surveyors?

    <p>A stove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa reinforce to protect against the wolves?

    <p>The stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What song does Mary, who is blind, request to hear?

    <p>Highland Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura pretend to do while singing 'Coming Through the Rye'?

    <p>Wade across a creek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dance does Pa teach Laura and Carrie to do?

    <p>Polka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Ingalls family believe the winters won't be as severe as in western Minnesota?

    <p>Their location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument does Pa play while the family sings together?

    <p>Fiddle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa encourage the girls to learn?

    <p>Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the evening end?

    <p>The family heads to bed in the bitter cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What river is the Ingalls family living between?

    <p>Big Sioux and Jim River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do while singing 'Coming Through the Rye'?

    <p>Pretends to wade across a creek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa believe about the severity of winters in their area?

    <p>They won't be as severe as in western Minnesota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family doing while Pa plays the fiddle?

    <p>Singing together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes fear and discomfort for the family in the text?

    <p>The sound of a wolf howling outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the family's mix of emotions as they prepare for the move west?

    <p>The harshness of life on the prairie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Woodworth seeking on the prairie despite his feeble condition?

    <p>The prairie-climate cure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reflects the family's feeling of isolation in the winter?

    <p>Their nearest neighbors being 60 miles to the east and 40 miles to the west</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the family to feel content and grateful in the text?

    <p>Provisions, including a warm stable for their animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reflects Pa's reflection on their past struggles and current comfort?

    <p>Pa singing a song about independence and self-sufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reflects the family's response to Pa playing the fiddle late into the night?

    <p>Feeling full of music and not speaking of bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises the family in the text?

    <p>The arrival of the sick neighbor, Mr. Woodworth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family discuss upon the arrival of the sick neighbor?

    <p>The responsibility of caring for him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa do to help the sick neighbor, Mr. Woodworth?

    <p>Packs up Mr. Woodworth and his belongings to bring him to safety and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges does the family face in the text?

    <p>Helping the sick neighbor, Mr. Woodworth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reflects Pa's reassurance to the family in the text?

    <p>The sound of a wolf howling outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mary claim about her sewing skills?

    <p>She can sew when Laura can't see to, as she sees with her fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura prefer to do when the sun shines during winter?

    <p>Go outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa introduce Laura to during a stormy day?

    <p>The game of checkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Laura and Carrie wear to protect themselves from the cold during their moonlit sliding adventure?

    <p>Thick woolen clothing and new shoes with thick soles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family enjoy during cozy afternoons in the snug house?

    <p>Knitting, sewing, and storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Laura's primary source of restlessness during winter?

    <p>Preferring to go outside when the sun shines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa do to contribute to the family's well-being during winter?

    <p>Tends to chores and traps animals for their furs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura suggest doing one moonlit night, despite the late hour?

    <p>Going sliding on the ice with her sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mary do inside the snug house due to the extreme cold?

    <p>Helps with housework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's family experience during winter on the prairie?

    <p>Challenges and joys, from harsh cold and loneliness to simple pleasures of sliding on the frozen lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do with her family during stormy winter days?

    <p>Enjoys cozy afternoons of knitting, sewing, and storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura and Carrie do during their moonlit adventure on the ice?

    <p>Race down to the lake, avoiding the water hole, and take a quick run on the ice before returning to the warm house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What song did the family sing together before going to bed?

    <p>‘Merry Christmas Everywhere’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested the song to be sung before bedtime?

    <p>Mr. Boast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma say to the girls before they went to bed?

    <p>‘Good night, sleep tight.’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs. Boast doing downstairs after the family went to bed?

    <p>Softly singing to herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Ingalls family plan to do in Dakota in 1880?

    <p>File a claim for 160 acres of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity does Pa engage in during the snowstorm?

    <p>Tends to trap lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Boast teach the Ingalls family to make during the stormy weather?

    <p>Curtains of pasteboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Ingalls family eagerly anticipate during the stormy weather?

    <p>Each new part of the continued story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the Ingalls family's life in Dakota?

    <p>The sense of community and resourcefulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura read to the family during the storm?

    <p>A thrilling continued story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa plan to do at the Brookings land office?

    <p>File a claim for 160 acres of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Boast bring for Laura during the storm?

    <p>A stack of New York Ledgers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the children do in the snow during the storm?

    <p>Play and make a snowman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about the Ingalls family's life in Dakota?

    <p>The simple joys and resourcefulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Boast teach the Ingalls family to make for the home?

    <p>A whatnot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family do during the stormy weather?

    <p>Spends cozy days reading, talking, and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises the family on Christmas morning instead of hanging stockings?

    <p>Presents on the breakfast table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and her sisters worry about regarding the unexpected guests, the Boasts?

    <p>Not having presents for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gifts did Laura and her sisters place on the Boasts' plates?

    <p>Handmade gifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fabric was Laura's apron made from?

    <p>The same fabric as Ma's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma lovingly dress Grace in on Christmas morning?

    <p>A beautiful blue coat and a swan's-down hood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma receive as a surprising gift?

    <p>A handkerchief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura receive as a gift?

    <p>An apron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What filled the atmosphere on Christmas morning?

    <p>The comforting aroma of cooking and golden light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family exchange as gifts?

    <p>Handmade gifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family share for the thoughtful and handmade gifts?

    <p>Gratitude and admiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and her family eagerly wait for on Christmas morning?

    <p>Pa and the Boasts to arrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family warmly welcome into their snug house on Christmas morning?

    <p>Pa and the Boasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Boast surprise them with to add a festive touch to their cozy gathering?

    <p>Popcorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura describe about the New Year's dinner at Mrs. Boast's house?

    <p>Oyster crackers and oyster stew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily emphasize about the holiday celebrations on the prairie?

    <p>The simplicity and meaningfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative highlight about the characters' resourcefulness?

    <p>Their creativity in making the most of their surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text evoke about the value of simple pleasures and togetherness during the holiday season?

    <p>They are a source of nostalgia and warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text portray about the resilience and adaptability of the characters?

    <p>Their ability to find joy and comfort in their modest surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and Mrs. Boast help set up in the tiny house?

    <p>A makeshift dining area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture about the pioneer life?

    <p>The importance of food and communal gatherings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the close-knit community and the bonds between the characters?

    <p>Their shared experiences and laughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily evoke about the atmosphere of the holiday celebrations?

    <p>Nostalgia and warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura describe about the New Year's dinner at Mrs. Boast's house?

    <p>Oyster crackers and oyster stew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture about the pioneer life?

    <p>The importance of food and communal gatherings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who apologizes for not having butter due to their cow giving little milk?

    <p>Ma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the breakfast menu for the families?

    <p>Golden fried mush, hot biscuits, fried potatoes, codfish gravy, and dried-apple sauce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa mention they used to have for Christmas in Indian Territory?

    <p>Wild turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Boast compliment Ma's technique of using in the rabbit and gravy?

    <p>Salt pork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who eats sparingly during the Christmas dinner?

    <p>Ma and Mrs. Boast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the families have for dinner?

    <p>Roasted jack rabbit, bread-and-onion stuffing, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, Johnny cake, hot biscuits, and cucumber pickles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Pa and Mr. Boast go to get while the women prepare dinner?

    <p>Mr. Boast's bobsled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Boasts give the Ingalls children for Christmas?

    <p>Christmas candy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Boast express interest in regarding Ma's cooking techniques?

    <p>Sour-dough biscuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family enjoy second and third helpings of during the meal?

    <p>The roasted jack rabbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the families have for breakfast?

    <p>Golden fried mush, hot biscuits, fried potatoes, codfish gravy, and dried-apple sauce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa mention they used to have for Christmas in Indian Territory?

    <p>Wild turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa do to ensure he could file a claim on the piece of land he wanted?

    <p>He spent the night on the Land Office doorstep to be first in line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Pa decide to spend the night on the Land Office doorstep?

    <p>He didn't want to take any chances of missing out on the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the other men who were also waiting at the Land Office do?

    <p>They also settled down on the Land Office doorstep to spend the night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa overhear that prompted him to take immediate action?

    <p>Another man mentioning the piece of land he wanted to claim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked a significant change in Laura's family's life?

    <p>The bustling activity in town contrasting with the quiet prairie life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa plan to do with the family's building?

    <p>Sell the building and move the family to town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura hope to save money for?

    <p>Mary's college education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the streets filled with, signifying the town's rapid development?

    <p>Sawdust, shavings, and deep ruts from wagon wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the family relieved to be done working for?

    <p>Boarders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the surveyors expected to do?

    <p>Arrive soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura feel amidst the unfamiliar surroundings in town?

    <p>Lonely and scared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do as the prairie began to green with new grass?

    <p>Moved to Pa's unfinished building in town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family anticipate with the arrival of the first spring flock of geese?

    <p>A quarrel over the stuffing for the roast goose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do to make room for themselves in the bedroom?

    <p>Slept on the floor with the boarders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made it difficult for Ma to make a profit?

    <p>The muddy roads and high transportation costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do after the arrival of the first spring flock of geese?

    <p>Washed quilts and blankets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura feel crowded by outside the building?

    <p>Strangers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the family adapt to the unexpected blizzard in April?

    <p>They marveled at the snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provided warmth and comfort in the cold building?

    <p>Stove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family wake up to during the snowstorm?

    <p>Snow covering their beds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Laura feel about the strangers outside the building?

    <p>Crowded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of Pa's building when the family arrived?

    <p>Unfinished with wide boards for floors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family use to set up their living space?

    <p>Curtain dividing the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura dream of amidst the strangers outside the building?

    <p>Wolves howling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the children help clear from their clothes and the room?

    <p>Snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family marvel at in the town?

    <p>Unexpected blizzard in April</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the story capture about the family's experience in the new town?

    <p>Challenges and resilience of pioneer life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the unfinished building have for floors and walls?

    <p>Wide boards for floors and walls with cracks and knotholes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa bet with Uncle Sam regarding their homestead claim?

    <p>$14 against 160 acres of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura and the family surprise Pa with upon his return?

    <p>A sack of money containing $15.25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa aim to do by using lumber from railroad shanties?

    <p>Make money by selling it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ma remind Laura about despite the apparent success and prosperity?

    <p>Not to count chickens before they hatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the influx of boarders lead to at their house?

    <p>Beds covering the floor of the big room and the lean-to every night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked a significant shift in the family's fortunes?

    <p>Pa's return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped Pa secure his homestead claim and refused to come home with him?

    <p>Mr. Edwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do to contribute to Pa's bet with Uncle Sam?

    <p>Vowed to help him win the bet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa start building in town using lumber from railroad shanties?

    <p>A store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laura find exciting about the bustling town?

    <p>The money they were making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do with the money earned from selling butter and eggs?

    <p>Surprised Pa upon his return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa recall about securing his homestead at the Land Office?

    <p>A chaotic scene with Mr. Edwards aiding him in a fight against a rival claimant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa believe in?

    <p>Building and not waiting for things to suit them before starting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura prefer?

    <p>Being out on the prairie with nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma suggest Laura does to keep Carrie at home?

    <p>Start teaching school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura struggle with while teaching Carrie and her friends?

    <p>Making them sit still and study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompts Pa to announce the need to move to the claim right away?

    <p>A murder south of town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa plan to do after the murder south of town?

    <p>Put up a claim shanty and move the family to the homestead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily portray about the pioneer family?

    <p>Their struggle with harsh weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura feel about teaching Carrie and her friends?

    <p>Reluctant at first, but later enjoys it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the family's plan to move to the homestead?

    <p>To start a new life despite challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do after being relieved from teaching?

    <p>Starts singing while sweeping the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura witness upon Pa's return home?

    <p>A crowd gathering in front of the hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura express a preference for?

    <p>Being out on the prairie with nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa mention about the tree claims in the area?

    <p>Every section has a tree claim, and settlers must plant ten acres of trees on each claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ma express a desire to see again?

    <p>Trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa recall about the land in the Big Woods of Wisconsin?

    <p>The difficulty of clearing land for crops due to the spreading trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa predict about the impact of trees on the country?

    <p>Trees will likely stop the wind and change the climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa like about the Big Slough?

    <p>It had acres of hay for cutting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa do to keep mosquitoes away?

    <p>Built a smudge of old, damp grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa bring from town to keep the mosquitoes out?

    <p>Yards of pink mosquito bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa use to make a frame for a screen door?

    <p>Strips of lumber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa and the family use to keep the mosquitoes away inside the claim shanty?

    <p>Mosquito bar over the door and windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa and the family use to create a smudge to keep mosquitoes away?

    <p>Old, damp grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa use to make sure there was no dry grass near the smudges?

    <p>Built them up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pa sing with the fiddle at the end of the text?

    <p>Home, Sweet Home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa hang over the door of their homestead?

    <p>A bright, new horseshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do with the dishpan after washing the dishes?

    <p>She flings the water over the grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa express optimism about while playing the fiddle?

    <p>Their future on the homestead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What becomes a torment for the family on the homestead?

    <p>Mosquitoes from the Big Slough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa start building for the horses on the homestead?

    <p>A stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura reflect on while flinging the dishpan water over the grass?

    <p>The absence of buffalo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa talk about their plans to focus on while playing the fiddle?

    <p>Raising hay and cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura help Pa with on the homestead?

    <p>Construction of the stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa acknowledge about the situation with the mosquitoes?

    <p>It is unacceptable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura carry away from the back door after washing the dishes?

    <p>The dishpan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pa hang on the wall over the door of their homestead?

    <p>His rifle and shotgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura reflect on while helping Pa with the stable construction?

    <p>The absence of buffalo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family do with the cottonwood trees brought by Pa?

    <p>Plant them to create a windbreak around the shanty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Laura's initial activity before feeling guilty for not helping her mother?

    <p>Picking wildflowers and enjoying the prairie landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's mother do while the family is unpacking their belongings in the shanty?

    <p>Baking bread and preparing dinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of planting the cottonwood trees around the shanty?

    <p>To create a windbreak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's father bring for planting around the shanty?

    <p>Little cottonwood trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the imagery of violets in the hidden hollow add to the story?

    <p>A sense of magic and wonder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each family member, including the youngest Grace, get to plant?

    <p>A cottonwood tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the passage primarily capture about losing a child on the prairie?

    <p>Fear and panic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the scene primarily portray about the family's activities?

    <p>Their efforts to settle and make their shanty a home on the prairie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura describe the hidden hollow as, raising the possibility of it being a fairy ring?

    <p>A perfectly round place covered in violets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura do after picking wildflowers?

    <p>She feels guilty for not helping her mother and goes back to the shanty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage emphasize about the bond between the family members?

    <p>Strong bond and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's father bring for the family to plant?

    <p>Little cottonwood trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage illustrate about the emotions of finding Grace safe and sound?

    <p>Relief and joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family use the cottonwood trees for?

    <p>To create a windbreak around the shanty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What setting does Laura find Grace in?

    <p>A hidden hollow covered in violets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's mother prioritize while the family is unpacking their belongings in the shanty?

    <p>Baking bread and preparing dinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Ma and Pa react when Laura finds Grace?

    <p>They express relief and joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the cottonwood trees brought by Pa?

    <p>To create a windbreak around the shanty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's frantic search for Grace highlight?

    <p>Fear and desperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage capture about the challenges of pioneer life on the prairie?

    <p>The vastness and potential dangers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura dismiss as a possible explanation for the hidden hollow?

    <p>The idea of fairies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage emphasize about the prairie in relation to the family's search for Grace?

    <p>The prairie's vastness and potential for danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Laura's discovery of Grace in the hidden hollow symbolize?

    <p>Hope and relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Decision to Move West

    • Laura and her family are facing a scarcity of food and resources in their settled country during springtime.
    • Aunt Docia visits from Wisconsin and offers Pa a job as a storekeeper, bookkeeper, and timekeeper for a railroad project in Dakota Territory, paying fifty dollars a month.
    • Pa is eager to go west and take a homestead, but Ma is hesitant due to their settled life and Mary's health.
    • Despite Ma's reluctance, Pa decides to take the job, selling their farm for two hundred dollars to clear their debts.
    • Pa plans to go ahead with Aunt Docia while Ma and the girls stay behind until Mary is well enough to travel.
    • Laura, Carrie, and Ma are surprised and excited by the prospect of traveling on the train to join Pa out west.
    • Aunt Docia updates the family on the news from Wisconsin, including the status of various relatives and their cat, Black Susan.
    • Pa's decision to move west is driven by the promise of a homestead and better hunting opportunities.
    • The family faces financial challenges, and the job offer provides a solution to their debt and a potential fresh start.
    • The text highlights the contrast between Pa's enthusiasm for the move and Ma's concerns about leaving their settled life and Mary's health.
    • The family's decision to move west is a significant turning point in their lives, with the promise of a new beginning and exciting travel opportunities.
    • The text captures the mix of excitement, apprehension, and hope as the family prepares for a major life change.

    Growing Up on the Prairie

    • Laura and Lena, two young girls, drive a buggy across the prairie, eager for adventure
    • They visit a homesteader's claim shanty and encounter a worn-out mother whose daughter was married at thirteen
    • This prompts a discussion between Laura and Lena about marriage and responsibilities
    • Laura expresses her desire to avoid growing up and responsibilities for as long as possible
    • The girls go on a thrilling ride with the ponies, forgetting about the basket of clothes
    • They engage in more excitement with the ponies, riding and racing across the prairie
    • Laura, initially hesitant, is encouraged to ride one of the ponies by Lena
    • The experience of riding the pony is both exhilarating and scary for Laura
    • The narrative captures the carefree and adventurous spirit of childhood on the prairie
    • The girls' escapades with the ponies provide a sense of freedom and joy in the midst of their everyday life
    • The text paints a vivid picture of the girls' innocence, dreams, and the simplicity of prairie life
    • The story reflects the contrast between the carefree nature of childhood and the looming responsibilities of adulthood

    Pioneer Life in a Railroad Camp

    • The family lives in a rough railroad camp and Ma wants Laura to stay away from the rough men there
    • Laura is fascinated by the construction of the railroad and wants to see it being built
    • Pa and Laura go to see the work on the prairie, where men with teams and plows are breaking the prairie sod to build the railroad
    • Teams and men use plows and scrapers to break the prairie sod and build the railroad grade
    • The scrapers are pulled by teams and filled with loose earth from the plowed ground, then tipped over at the end of the grade
    • The work is overseen by Fred, who ensures the grade is even, straight, and level
    • There are 30 teams and 30 scrapers, all moving in time and working like the works of a clock
    • Laura is fascinated by the process and wants to see more of the construction
    • Pa takes Laura to see how they make a cut and a fill farther west
    • Laura is captivated by the construction and the coordination of the workers
    • The text describes the meticulous and coordinated work of building the railroad in the rough and wild prairie
    • The narrative captures the pioneering spirit and the fascination with the construction of the railroad in the untamed land

    Railroad Construction and Musings on Progress

    • Men and teams work tirelessly to create a railroad grade, enduring sunburn, dust, and sweat.
    • The bosses keep everyone moving in sync, ensuring no one stops or falls behind.
    • Surveyors had marked and measured the railroad grade before any physical work began.
    • The railroad was only a concept at first, envisioned by someone before the physical labor commenced.
    • The process of building the railroad involves tearing up prairie grass, digging up dirt, and hauling it with wagons.
    • The railroad ties need to be shipped and laid before the rails can be installed.
    • Laura envisions the future railroad tracks and trains, despite their absence.
    • Laura ponders whether people's thoughts and efforts bring things into existence, prompting a philosophical discussion with Pa.
    • A lone house, the surveyors' dwelling, stands on the north shore of the lake.
    • Pa works on time-checks for the men who have worked on the railroad construction.
    • Laura is captivated by the synchronized movement of the workers and horses, contrasting with Mary's focus on quilt-making.
    • Two weeks have passed, and Pa is diligently calculating the earnings of the laborers from the time-book.

    Winter Days on the Prairie

    • Laura and her family experience extreme cold and loneliness on the prairie during winter.
    • Silver Lake freezes over and the wind constantly blows snow, creating a desolate landscape.
    • Inside the snug house, Laura, Carrie, and Ma help with housework while Grace plays and Mary tells stories.
    • Pa tends to the chores and traps animals for their furs, while Mary does not go outside due to the cold.
    • Mary, who is blind, shows her skill in sewing, claiming she can sew when Laura can't see to, as she sees with her fingers.
    • Laura is often restless in the house, preferring to go outside when the sun shines, especially for sliding on Silver Lake.
    • The family enjoys cozy afternoons of knitting, sewing, and storytelling, with Laura being the most restless.
    • Pa introduces Laura to the game of checkers during a stormy day, but they do not play excessively.
    • Laura's restlessness peaks one moonlit night when she suggests going sliding on the ice with her sister, despite the late hour.
    • The girls are well-prepared for the cold, wearing thick woolen clothing and new shoes with thick soles.
    • Laura and Carrie race down to the lake, avoiding the water hole, and take a quick run on the ice before returning to the warm house.
    • The family experiences the challenges and joys of winter on the prairie, from the harsh cold and loneliness to the simple pleasures of sliding on the frozen lake.

    A Heartwarming Christmas Breakfast

    • Laura and her family wake up to a warm and cozy house on Christmas morning
    • Instead of hanging stockings, Ma surprises the family with presents on the breakfast table
    • Laura and her sisters worry about not having presents for their unexpected guests, the Boasts
    • Laura and her sisters secretly place their handmade gifts on the Boasts' plates
    • The family eagerly waits for Pa and the Boasts to arrive, feeling the excitement of Christmas
    • The family warmly welcomes Pa and the Boasts, sharing laughter and happiness in their snug house
    • The atmosphere is filled with the comforting aroma of cooking and the golden light from the frost-furred windows
    • The family exchanges gifts, with Ma receiving a surprising handkerchief and Laura getting an apron
    • Each gift is handmade and filled with love, including bed shoes, wristlets, and mittens
    • Laura receives an apron made by her family from the same fabric as Ma's, a heartwarming surprise
    • The family shares gratitude and admiration for the thoughtful and handmade gifts
    • Ma lovingly dresses Grace in a beautiful blue coat and a swan's-down hood, completing the heartwarming Christmas morning

    A Christmas Dinner with the Boasts

    • The Ingalls family and the Boasts celebrate Christmas together
    • The Boasts give the Ingalls children Christmas candy
    • The families have a breakfast of golden fried mush, hot biscuits, fried potatoes, codfish gravy, and dried-apple sauce
    • Ma apologizes for not having butter due to their cow giving little milk
    • Pa and Mr. Boast go to get Mr. Boast's bobsled, while the women prepare dinner
    • Mrs. Boast is interested in Ma's cooking techniques, particularly sour-dough biscuits
    • Dinner includes roasted jack rabbit, bread-and-onion stuffing, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, Johnny cake, hot biscuits, and cucumber pickles
    • Pa mentions they used to have wild turkey for Christmas in Indian Territory
    • Mrs. Boast compliments the rabbit and gravy, noting Ma's technique of using salt pork
    • The family enjoys second and third helpings of the meal
    • Ma and Mrs. Boast eat sparingly, while the rest indulge in the feast
    • The families share a joyful Christmas dinner together

    Pioneer Family Prepares for an April Blizzard and Plans to Move to the Homestead

    • The family prepares for an unexpected April blizzard by building a partition to keep in the heat around their stove.
    • Pa believes in building and not waiting for things to suit them before they start.
    • After the blizzard, the family plans to move to the homestead as more wagons come into town, and the railroad grade is being leveled.
    • Carrie enjoys the town, but Laura feels restless and prefers to be out on the prairie with nature.
    • Ma suggests Laura starts teaching school to keep Carrie at home and be good for all of them.
    • Laura reluctantly agrees to teach Carrie and her friends, Louizy and Annie, but struggles to make them sit still and study.
    • The girls start coming more reluctantly, and eventually, they stop coming altogether.
    • Laura is relieved to be free from teaching and starts singing while she sweeps the floor.
    • A crowd gathers in front of the hotel, and Pa returns home looking sober, announcing the need to move to the claim right away due to a murder south of town.
    • The murder involves a claim jumper killing Hunter, who used to work on the railroad grade.
    • Pa plans to put up a claim shanty and move the family to the homestead in two days.
    • The text portrays the pioneer family's resilience, their struggle with the harsh weather, and their determination to build a new life on the homestead despite the challenges they face.

    The Search for Grace in the Prairie

    • Laura, Ma, and Pa are searching for Grace, who has gone missing on the prairie
    • They search frantically, calling out for Grace and fearing the worst
    • Laura runs across the prairie, desperately calling for Grace
    • She finally finds Grace sitting in a pool of violets in a hidden hollow in the prairie
    • Laura takes Grace back home, while Pa and Ma slowly make their way out of Big Slough
    • Laura describes the hollow as a perfectly round place covered in violets, questioning if it could be a fairy ring
    • Ma dismisses the idea of fairies, and the family is relieved to have found Grace
    • The passage highlights the fear and panic of losing a child in the vast prairie
    • It also illustrates the relief and joy of finding Grace safe and sound
    • The imagery of the violets in the hidden hollow adds a sense of magic and wonder to the story
    • The passage captures the emotions and challenges of pioneer life on the prairie
    • It emphasizes the strong bond and care between the family members, as they come together to find Grace

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