A Paradise Called Texas Test Ch. 8-20

Mina and her family left _______________________ for a paradise called _____________________.

• Germany; Texas

• France; California

• Italy; Florida

• Spain; Hawaii

When the settlers crossed the ocean, what port town did they first land at?

• San Antonio

• Galveston

• Houston

• New Braunfels

What was life like when Mina and her family arrived on the beach at Indian Point?

• It was busy and crowded with people.

• It was quiet and peaceful with few people around.

• There were many shops and restaurants on the beach.

• It was raining heavily and the beach was empty.

What holiday did Mina and her family spend on the beach?

• Christmas

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

• Halloween

How did Mina’s family and the Kaufmanns leave the beach?

• A Wagon they bought from other settlers

• They walked

• By Boat

• They never left

Mina met her first Indian. What did Mina do in exchange for the beaded belt?

• Her acorns

• Pieces of her blonde hair

• Her doll

• She ran away and never exchanged anything

What town will Mina and her family settle in?

• Victoria

• Galveston

• Fredericksburg

• New Braunfels

Why did Papa have to go and earn money?

• The Native Americans wanted his money

• They needed to buy food

• He wanted a milking cow

• He wanted a bigger house

What did Mina start doing when Papa left?

• Go talk to the Native Americans

• Go out hunting

• Clean the house

• Go to school

What was wrong with Papa when he got back from New Braunfels?

• He didn't bring home any money

• He was sick

• He got hurt

• Nothing was wrong