The Long Winter

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1. Laura helps Pa make hay for the winter. Pa says she is as stout as a what? Little French horse Baby draft horse Little gray mule A grown man

2. It was going to be a hard winter, Pa told Laura. She wanted to know how he knew. He says "the colder the winter, the thicker the wall of this animal's house will be" What animal is this? Bear Beaver Muskrat Otter

3. The first blizzard hit very early in the year. What month did the blizzard hit? September October November December

4. How long was winter predicted to last? Six months Nine months Eight months Seven months

5. Laura and Carrie bought something for Pa for Christmas. The price for the gift was 25 cents. What did they buy him? Socks Suspenders Hat Wristlets

6. When supplies went short, the Ingalls ran out of coal. What did they use for fuel? Kerosene Lumber Sticks of hay Tree branches

7. One sunny day, Pa came home and told everyone there was a herd of some animal west of town. Name the animal. Deer Antelope Elk Buffalo

8. On the animal hunt, Almanzo's horse ran away. Who was riding Almanzo's horse and let it go? Mr. Fuller Mr. Harthorn Mr. Ingalls Mr. Foster

9. Almanzo and Cap Garland decide to take a 20 mile trip to buy something to save the town. What was it? Wheat Corn Lumber Logs

10. What happened that caused the town to run short of supplies? The train wrecked The trains stopped running The only store in town burnt down No one could get out in the storm

11. Pa told Laura she was to be the Queen of May, when she came downstairs after the train was coming. Finish the song she was singing: "If you're waking call me early, Call me early, __________ dear." Mother Sister Father Brother

12. One of the things that the Ingalls were waiting for was coming on the train. It was sent by Rev. Alden and his church. What was it? Magazines The Youth Companions Newspapers The Christmas barrel

13. Ma decided to celebrate the springtime by doing what? Having Christmas dinner in May Buying and wrapping gifts Having Christmas dinner in July Buying the girls candy

14. Laura liked onions in her stuffing, but Mary didn't. What did Mary like in her stuffing? Celery Mushrooms Eggs Sage

15. Pa said, "_____ is a man's drink in the wintertime." What was he talking about? Coffee Brandy Hot Chocolate Tea