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Quiz about Charles Pa Ingalls
Quiz about Charles Pa Ingalls

Charles "Pa" Ingalls Trivia Quiz


We know all about Laura Ingalls, but how much do we know about her Pa? Take my quiz and find out. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by raggdoll. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
raggdoll
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
110,840
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1903
Last 3 plays: Vbrown2024 (0/10), colbymanram (3/10), Guest 172 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where was Charles Ingalls born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was his full name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What were his parents names? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How did Charles meet Caroline, who he later married? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where did Charles build his first "little house"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The little Ingalls family had a comfortable life on their farm. Why did Charles sell it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What instrument did Charles play? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. While the family was settled near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, they became charter members in a church. What was the name of the church? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Charles often gave his time and talents to those in need. What special thing did he do for the local church? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Charles was a pioneer at heart and would have moved all the way to the West Coast. But he respected Caroline's wishes to stay settled. Where did he build their last "little house"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where was Charles Ingalls born?

Answer: New York

He was born in Cuba, New York, on January 11, 1836.
2. What was his full name?

Answer: Charles Phillip Ingalls

Charles was the 3rd of 10 children.
3. What were his parents names?

Answer: Lansford and Laura Ingalls

Laura was named after Charles mother, Laura.
4. How did Charles meet Caroline, who he later married?

Answer: They were neighbors

Caroline's family moved from Connecticut to Wisconsin in the late 1830's. Caroline herself was born in Wisconsin.
5. Where did Charles build his first "little house"?

Answer: Pepin, Wisconsin

Charles bought a farm seven miles from Pepin. Mary and Laura were born in that little house.
6. The little Ingalls family had a comfortable life on their farm. Why did Charles sell it?

Answer: He was restless and his pioneer urge pushed him to go West

Pioneers were settling in the area and the neighbors were close. Charles didn't like settled country.
7. What instrument did Charles play?

Answer: fiddle

Charles often entertained his family by playing his fiddle. His fiddle is now on display in the museum in Mansfield, Missouri.
8. While the family was settled near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, they became charter members in a church. What was the name of the church?

Answer: Union Congregational Church

This church was dedicated by a Christmas party told of in "On The Banks Of Plum Creek", on December 20, 1874.
9. Charles often gave his time and talents to those in need. What special thing did he do for the local church?

Answer: gave his last $3 for a bell

Charles needed the $3 to replace his old patched boots. The bell he paid for is still ringing today in Walnut Grove.
10. Charles was a pioneer at heart and would have moved all the way to the West Coast. But he respected Caroline's wishes to stay settled. Where did he build their last "little house"?

Answer: DeSmet, South Dakota

In the fall of 1887 Charles bought 2 lots on Third Street in DeSmet. He built the house on one lot, and on Christmas Eve they moved in, their last move as a family.
Source: Author raggdoll

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