Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie (L.6 p.3-13)

Who gave Hattie a journal for her birthday?

• Aunt June

• Mama

• Pa

• Uncle Tim

What gave Pa the courage to take his family to Oregon?

• The river boat captain gave him free tickets.

• Uncle Tim paid him to fix the roof of his house.

• Uncle Milton left him some money when he died.

• His friend is going and he wants to go too.

How does ma feel about moving to Oregon?

• Ma is very angry?

• Ma is very excited to go and see Narcissa Whitman.

• Ma doesn't understand why it has taken Pas so long to decide to go.

• Ma is confused.

Why does Pa want to move his family to Oregon?

• Pa is unhappy with overcrowding, high taxes, and swamp fever.

• Pa wants more land to farm.

• Pa can't wait to travel with his friends.

• Pa loves new adventures.

Who decides to go with Hattie's family to Oregon?

• Uncle Tim and Aunt June

• Uncle Milton

• Becky and her family

• Pa's best friend Jim.