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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House on the Prairie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1932

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1. How do Ma and Pa differ in their responses to life on the prairie?

A) Pa is adventurous, while Ma is conservative.

B) Pa is reckless, while Ma is careful.

C) Pa is pessimistic, while Ma is optimistic.

D) Pa is selfish, while Ma is selfless.

2. How does the character of Chief Soldat du Chêne provide insight into the relationships between settlers and Native Americans?

A) His wisdom challenges the stereotypical view of Native Americans.

B) His antagonism reflects the cultural clash between settlers and Native Americans.

C) His leadership illustrates the structured societies of Native American tribes.

D) His ignorance contributes to the misunderstanding between settlers and Native Americans.

3. What can you infer about the Ingallses’ attitudes toward Native Americans based on their interactions?

A) They see Native Americans as equals.

B) They see Native Americans as a threat to their safety.

C) They see Native Americans as part of nature’s cycle.

D) They see Native Americans as a superior race.

4. What is the symbolism of Pa’s fiddle?

A) The presence of music and art in frontier life

B) Entertainment and joy in the midst of hardship

C) The Ingallses’ connection to their European heritage

D) The clash of cultures between settlers and Native Americans

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