Little House on the Prairie- Chapters 7 & 8

Why was Pa glad the stable was built?

• Because it was the last item on his to-do list.

• He wanted the animals to be safe from the wolves.

• He was going to have the family live in the stable until the house was built.

• He wanted to spend his days fishing instead of working on the stables.

What did Laura notice had happened during the night?

• The wolves howled all night.

• An animal took food from the house.

• Pet had a baby colt!

• The indigenous people surrounded their house.

Why didn't Pa take his gun with him when he went exploring?

• He did not have to hunt for any meat because they had plenty.

• He did not have any bullets.

• He forgot the gun at the house.

• He was not worried about needing protection.

How do you know Jack and Pet were worried?

• Jack kept barking loudly and Pet was kicking its heels into the air.

• Jack kept howling and Pet was running uncontrollably.

• Jack kept wandering around and the hair on his neck rose up and down. Pet was stomping around in circles.

• Jack kept sniffing and tracking while Pet was stomping around.

Why did Pa want to get home so fast?

• He wanted to make sure he could outrun the wolves.

• He was afraid the wolves might get to the house before he did.

• He wanted to get Patty home because she was hurt.

• He wanted to make sure his family was safe.

How did Mary show she was frightened?

• She hid under the quilt.

• She screamed the entire time.

• She cried for 8 hour straight.

• She would not stop shaking in the corner.

What did Pa promise to make as soon as Mr. Edward's house was finished?

• He promised to make a table and chairs.

• He promised to make a clothes-line.

• He promised to make a fireplace.

• He promised to make beds.

What did Pa use instead of nails?

• string

• animal bones

• barbed wire

• wooden pegs

What was Pa's plan for the day?

• to build a door.

• to plant some crop.

• to help Mr. Edwards

• to visit Mr. and Mrs. Scott

What did Laura notice had happened during the night?

• The wolves howled all night.

• An animal took food from the house.

• Pet had a baby colt!

• The indigenous people surrounded their house.