Was 'little House On The Prairie' Your Favorite?
The book, which is about the months the Ingalls family spent in their one-room log house in Indian Territory, was followed by the hugely popular TV series. Let's see how much you remember of 'Little House On The Prairie' by taking the quiz.
- 1.
What was the cause of Mary Ingalls' blindness?
- A.
Scarlet fever
- B.
A wagon accident
- C.
Falling off a horse
- D.
Exposure to a poisonous substance
Correct Answer
A. Scarlet feverExplanation
As a child, Mary had scarlet fever that weakened the nerves in her eyesRate this question:
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- 2.
What nickname did Charles have for Laura?
- A.
Tiny-tot
- B.
Little-missy
- C.
Spirit
- D.
Half-pint
Correct Answer
D. Half-pintExplanation
He called her "Half-pint" in reference to a half pint of ciderRate this question:
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- 3.
How many sweet potatoes did Mr Edwards bring from town for Christmas?
- A.
3
- B.
6
- C.
9
- D.
12
Correct Answer
C. 9Explanation
Mr Edwards joined the family for Christmas dinner and brought along 9 sweet potatoesRate this question:
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- 4.
What did the Indians take when they came to the house the second time?
- A.
Tobacco
- B.
Cornbread
- C.
Both
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
The Indians took cornbread and tobacco instead of money and furRate this question:
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- 5.
The Ingalls had a dog named Jack. How did they lose him?
- A.
He couldn't cross the big creek
- B.
He was eaten by wolves
- C.
He was killed by the Indians
- D.
He ran away
Correct Answer
A. He couldn't cross the big creekExplanation
The family left Jack behind because they couldn't find him after the creek suddenly roseRate this question:
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- 6.
How many daughters did Charles and Caroline Ingalls have at the start of the book?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The daughters were Mary, Laura, and CarrieRate this question:
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- 7.
Why did the family leave their little house on the prairie?
- A.
Government wanted settlers to leave Indian territory
- B.
There were more opportunities in Minnesota
- C.
The Indians were becoming more dangerous
- D.
The family longed to be back in Big Woods
Correct Answer
A. Government wanted settlers to leave Indian territoryExplanation
When Charles heared that U.S. soldiers are being sent to remove white settlers from Indian Territory, he decided to leave willinglyRate this question:
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- 8.
What happened to Caroline while they were building their new house?
- A.
She sprained her ankle
- B.
Her dress got caught in the fire
- C.
She hurt her back
- D.
She had trouble breathing
Correct Answer
A. She sprained her ankleExplanation
A log faell on her, causing her to sprain ankleRate this question:
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- 9.
While traveling across Minnesota to their new home, what did they trade their horses for?
- A.
Two black mustangs
- B.
Two brown mustangs
- C.
One brown black mustang and one brown mustang
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Two black mustangsExplanation
They traded their tired horses for two black mustangs that Mary and Laura named Pet and PatRate this question:
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- 10.
While sitting around the campfire one night, something suddenly appears from out of the darkness. What was it?
- A.
A wolf
- B.
A coyote
- C.
Jack
- D.
An Indian
Correct Answer
C. JackExplanation
Jack had made it across the creek and found the familyRate this question:
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