Long Winter 27-28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of learning vocabulary from literature such as 'The Long Winter'?

• It helps us understand the story and its deeper meanings.

• It makes reading faster.

• It allows us to memorize more words.

• It helps us write longer essays.

Multiple Choice

What is the horizon?

• The line between the sky and the ground

• A type of cloud

• A mountain peak

• A river bank

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a landmark?

• A large clock tower

• A small pebble

• A puddle of water

• A leaf

Multiple Select

Which of the following could be considered landmarks in the country?

• Houses

• Fence posts

• Clouds

• Rivers

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'savage' mean?

• Mean and wild, not gentle or kind

• Very friendly

• Extremely tired

• Very quiet

Open Ended

Explain how landmarks can help people find their way in unfamiliar places.

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'soothingly' mean as used in the sentence: 'The young mother held and talked to her crying child soothingly'?

• acting in a way that makes someone calm down

• acting in a way that makes someone laugh

• acting in a way that makes someone angry

• acting in a way that makes someone excited

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word 'zenith' as shown in the image?

• the highest point in the sky

• the lowest point on the ground

• the brightest star

• the farthest planet

Multiple Choice

What is being measured by the bushels shown in the image?

• Wheat

• Water

• Apples

• Rocks

Open Ended

How might someone use the zenith to help them find directions at night?

Multiple Choice

What did Almanzo and Cap take with them on their journey?

• shovels

• oats

• sleds

Multiple Choice

Which animal is used to pull the sleigh shown in the image?

• Horse

• Dog

• Ox

• Deer

Multiple Choice

What helped them find the house in the country?

• farm animals

• smoke

• red lights

Multiple Choice

What was the final price they paid Mr. Anderson for the wheat?

• $1.25 per bushel

• $1.50 per bushel

• $2.00 per bushel

Multiple Choice

What was Pa shaking his fist at?

• Almanzo

• The Wind

• David

Multiple Choice

What was Laura's family doing to pass the time?

• playing cards

• painting

• singing

Multiple Choice

How long did the blizzard last?

• 4 days

• 6 days

• 8 days

Multiple Choice

How long did the blizzard last?

• 4 days

• 6 days

• 8 days