Minnow and Rose: An Oregon Trail Story

What made Minnow originally want to go to the crossing spot where she met Rose?

• She wanted to collect water from the stream.

• She wanted to watch the boys hunting buffalo.

• She wanted to pick some berries.

• She wanted to look for butterflies.

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How did Rose's mother choose her name when she was a baby?

• It was her mother's favorite flower.

• She believed it was good luck.

• It was because of the color of her hair.

• It was because a rose symbolizes love.

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What was Rose supposed to be doing when she first saw teepees?

• gathering water

• washing her clothes

• feeding the horses

• watching her baby sister

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Why did Minnow's father decide to go and meet the settlers who were passing by?

• He wanted to see if they had any furs to trade.

• He wanted them to pay a toll in order to pass.

• He wondered if they were peaceful or not.

• He thought they might need help crossing the river.

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How did Minnow convince her father to let her come meet the settlers?

• She said it would be a sign of friendship if she was there.

• She said that her and Rose were already friends.

• She said she could help translate since she knew their language.

• She said she would be his good-luck charm.

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Minnow's father agreed to help the settlers cross the river in exchange for--

• food

• clothing

• beads

• tools

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While crossing the river, what happened?

• Rose fell in the river.

• Rose's baby brother fell in the river.

• One of the oxen got stuck in the mud.

• Two barrels of food fell off the wagon and washed away.

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How did Minnow save Rose from the river?

• Grabbed her hair.

• Held onto her dress.

• Pulled her out by her feet.

• Held her hand.

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What did Rose's mother make to give to Minnow?

• A berry cobbler

• A molasses cake

• A maple-dough cookie

• A pan of cornbread

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Both Minnow and Rose made something for each other? What was it?

• A paper flower

• A doll

• A bracelet

• A ribbon

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