Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Chapter Quiz

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Why did Pa need to go to town? (Select all that apply)

To trade the furs of the animals he trapped. (correct)

Needed to sell some of the excess bear meat.

To buy Christmas presents.

Laura was very sick and needed a doctor.

What was Laura and Ma surprised to see standing at the barnyard gate?

Sukey the Cow (correct)

Ma's Uncle

Sheep

Horse

How big was the bundle of furs that Pa had packed?

As big as Pa (correct)

As big as a cow

As big as Grandpa

As big as Ma

What did Laura notice as being different about the cow by the gate? (Select two answers)

Glittering eyes Signup and view all the answers

What season of the year was approaching?

Spring Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ma worried about Pa going into town?

Not getting back home before dark Signup and view all the answers

Did Laura and Mary love going into town because of the many houses and lots to see?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sukey?

Cow Signup and view all the answers

Why was Laura worried upon seeing the large brown bear?

The brown bear would eat or hurt the cow (Sukey). Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ma think she slapped at the gate?

Sukey the Cow. Signup and view all the answers

Did Pa come home from town by evening before dark?

False Signup and view all the answers

That night when they discovered the Big Bear, Ma did something she never did before. What was it?

Locked the latch on the door Signup and view all the answers

What did the Ingall family discover in the morning around the yard?

Bear tracks Signup and view all the answers

In Pa's story of going into town, did Pa take his gun with him?

False Signup and view all the answers

Once Pa arrived in town, why did Pa have to wait at the store?

The store was busy with other customers Signup and view all the answers

Pa says bears are hungry and cross at this time of the year. Why?

They have been sleeping in their dens Signup and view all the answers

What was the process of trading in Pa's fur at the store?

Bargain about the pricing of each one and then had to pick out the things he wanted to trade in Signup and view all the answers

What did Pa see in the middle of the road on his way back?

A big black bear. Signup and view all the answers

How did he describe the creature when he 'saw' it?

The thing was on his hind legs, looking at him, and saw his claws Signup and view all the answers

What did Pa decide to do with the standing 'brown bear'?

Took a big club (large, heavy branch) and swung at him Signup and view all the answers

When did Pa discover that the 'brown standing bear' was not really a bear but a tree stump?

After swinging at it hard and it didn't move Signup and view all the answers

The chapter is titled, 'Two Big Bears.' Why?

Two misperceptions occurred: One bear was really Sukey the Cow and the second bear was a tree stump. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Ma and Pa thought the two objects (cow and tree stump) were bears at first?

It was dark outside Signup and view all the answers

What is common between how Ma and Pa reacted when they first saw the 'bears'?

Both approached the 'bears' and howled. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pa's Journey to Town

Pa went to town primarily to trade furs he had collected all winter.
He did not take his gun with him during the trip.
Upon arriving, Pa had to wait at the busy store before trading.

Laura and Ma's Surprise

Laura and Ma were surprised to see Sukey the Cow at the barnyard gate.
Laura noted distinctive features of Sukey, including long shaggy black fur and glittering eyes.

Seasonal Changes

The arrival of spring was indicated by melting icicles, marking a change in season.
Laura and Mary were excited about visiting town to see the sights.

Concerns for Safety

Ma worried about Pa not returning home before dark, fearing for his safety.
Laura was also anxious about a potential bear threatening Sukey.

Encounters with Bears

A brown bear was initially mistaken for a threat, causing panic for Laura and her family.
Both Ma and Pa mistakenly believed a tree stump was also a bear out of fear and poor visibility.

Nighttime Events

Ma took precautionary measures by locking the door that night, an action she had never done before.
The next morning, the family discovered bear tracks around their yard.

Misinterpretations and Realizations

The "bear" that Pa thought he saw turned out to be a tree stump after he struck it.
Both Ma and Pa displayed bravery in confronting what they believed were bears.
The chapter reflects on the theme of misperception and fear in the wilderness.

The Title "Two Big Bears"

The title refers to two misconceptions: Sukey the Cow being mistaken for a bear and the tree stump also perceived as a bear.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the events from Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' series. This quiz covers key moments such as Pa's trip to town, the arrival of Sukey the Cow, and the family's concerns about safety. See how well you remember the details of their adventures and seasonal changes.