Journey of a Pioneer

pioneers

Multiple Choice

Why did many families in “Heading West” walk beside the covered wagons?

• 1. To give the oxen a rest

• 2. To exercise for health

• 3. There was no room in the wagon

• 4. They were often sick

Multiple Choice

In “Heading West” What was the job of the leader?

• 1. Walk beside the children

• 2. Save people from the river

• 3. Help those who were sick

• 4. Drive the lead wagon

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 6 of “Heading West,” what does the word community mean?

The pioneer families were always happy when they arrived. They would find a nice place to build a community.

• A church where people gather

• 2. A group of people in the same place

• 3. A hotel where people stay

• 4. A city with tall buildings

Multiple Choice

Which word is synonym for journey?

• 1. trip

• 2. work

• 3. wagon

• 4. sickness

Open Ended

write another synonym for journey

Multiple Choice

In “Heading West” Why would families continue to “stay together and be neighbors”?

• 1. To get to Oregon

• 2. So they could repair each other’s wagons

• 3. So they could continue to help each other

• 4. To keep the towns larger

Multiple Choice

In “Moving Forward,” How do we know the first two weeks of the trip were happy times?

• 1. They were filled with laughter, camping, and playing.

• 2. The main character’s best friend became sick.

• 3. The children sat spell bound imagining the trip.

• 4. The father told them to be happy.

Multiple Choice

What would be the best theme in “Moving Forward”

• 1. Being kind to people is right thing to do.

• 2. Leaders are important to help you achieve your goal.

• 3. Treat your family well.

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• 4. Stay positive and things will work out

Multiple Choice

“Heading West” and “Moving Forward” are alike because both -

• 1. Mention how Oregon is a beautiful state

• 2. mention the oxen getting sick

• 3. talk about joining other families on the journey west

• 4. both talk about homesteading new land in Oregon

Multiple Choice

“Heading West” and “Moving Forward” are different because -

• 1. “Moving Forward” describes families traveling together and “Heading West” does not.

• 2. “Moving Forward” describes people getting sick and “Heading West” does not.

• 3. “Heading West” mentions traveling in a wagon and “Moving Forward” does not.

• 4. “Heading West” mentions building a community and “Moving Forward” does not.

Multiple Choice

What does the main character mean in paragraph 4 when she says, “I moved forward with a

new spring in my step”?

• 1. The spring in her step helped her walk faster.

• 2. Talking to her sister helped her keep moving forward.

• 3. Her shoes had springs in them.

• 4. She had to help her sister keep moving ahead.