I Survived The Children's Blizzard, 1888 Chap. 10-12

What is the worry about having a blizzard so early in the year?

• the animals haven't all hibernated

• there isn't enough wood

• it can stop their food supply

• there won't be any sleds yet

How does Ma prepare for winter?

• knitting gloves and hats

• insulating the house

• stocking up on food

• getting gas for the snowmobiles

Why did John and Franny missed school for weeks?

• they went on vacation back to Chicago

• they were sick

• they had to help get ready for the winter

How does Franny help Ma?

• chopping wood

• making coats

• milking the cow

• digging up potatoes and turnips

What job did John NOT do to help Pa?

• plow the field

• patch the roof and cracks in the walls

• making haystacks

• insulating the windows

How is John greeted when he returns to school?

• they forget who he is

• the boys are excited to see him

• they ask him to help hunt for King Rattler again

• they ask him to go fishing

What almost happened to Rex's family when they came to Prairie Creek?

• stopped and buy a farm in Nebraska

• drowned crossing the Colorado River

• died crossing the desert

• to keep going to Wisconsin

Where did Sven's family come to be in Prairie Creek?

• Norway

• Germany

• Sweden

• Finland

How long did it take Sven's family to get to Prairie Creek?

• one year

• six months

• three months

• one month

What state did Peter's family travel from to Prairie Creek?

• Wisconsin

• Minnesota

• Iowa

• Illinois