A Pioneer Sampler - Part I

From Paragraph 1
What was the main challenge the Robertson family faced in their daily life on the farm?

• They had to travel long distances for supplies.

• They struggled to clear the forest and plant crops.

• They had trouble finding enough land.

• They faced constant danger from wild animals.

From Paragraph 2
Which motto reflects the mindset of the Robertson family?

• "Live and let live."

• "Do your best and then rest."

• "Eat it up, wear it out, make it do, or go without."

• "Work hard and hope for the best."

From Paragraph 3
What does the phrase "many hands make light work" mean in the context of the Robertson family's life?

• The more people help, the easier the work becomes.

• The family prefers working alone.

• People should avoid working together.

• Only the adults are responsible for chores.

From Paragraph 4
What task does Meg assign to Willy at the beginning of the day?

• To fetch water from the well.

• To carry hay to the barn.

• To help sharpen the sickle.

• To feed the animals.

From Paragraph 8
Why did Pa want George to help with the harvesting instead of Meg or Willy?

• George was older and stronger.

• Pa thought George would work faster.

• Pa wanted George to learn important skills.

• George was better at carrying water.

From Paragraph 10
What weather condition did Pa predict for the day?

• Rain

• Snow

• Good haying weather

• Windstorm

From Paragraph 11
How did Willy feel about the work he had to do in the hayfield?

• He was excited to help.

• He enjoyed the quiet of the field.

• He was frustrated by the weight of the buckets.

• He liked working with his family.

From Paragraph 12
What was Willy most worried about while carrying the water?

• Dropping the bucket

• Stepping on a snake or tripping

• Losing his way

• Getting too tired

From Paragraph 14
What task did Pa want Willy and George to do after the rest?

• Help build the haystack.

• Spread some hay.

• Feed the animals.

• Sharpen the tools.

From Paragraph 16
What did Ma always say about doing a task?

• "A thing worth doing is worth doing well."

• "Do your best and the job will be done."

• "Do it quick or not at all."

• "If you can't do it well, don't do it."