Chapter 1
Sam Abbott and his family are going to____.
Oregon Territory
Who is Ranger?
A time traveling dog who helps people
Who was lost in the town square?
Amelia, Sam's sister
Who alerted the people that buffalo were coming?
Ranger
What happened to Sam's dad as he tried to cross the Snake River?
He fell in and was carried down stream
How many pounds of bacon was needed per person to eat on the trail?
75 pounds of bacon
What did Ranger like to chase?
Squirrels
True or False
After Ranger found Amelia the Abbott family took Ranger west with them.
True
Who was Sam's new friend on the trail?
Sarah Ferguson
How did Ranger save Sam's dad?
He got rope from the wagon and jumped in the river.
Where did Sam and his family live before they began their journey to Oregon?
Missouri
Who were Luke and Sadie?
The kids who live with Ranger.
Why did the Abbott's leave their dog behind in Missouri?
He was too old to make the long trip.
What names did Sarah find on the big rock on the fourth of July?
Her Uncle and cousins
What happened to Sam after his dad was rescued?
He got sick and had to ride in the wagon.
What happened at the end of chapter 1 that Scared Sam and his mom?
Sam's sister Amelia ran away
What did Ranger find that made him travel back in time?
An old medical kit with a leather strap
Why didn't Ranger get his certification as a search and rescue dog?
He liked to chase sqirrels and could not pass his test.
What names did Sarah write on the rock?
Her own and her parents who had died on the trail.
Who met the Abbotts on the trail to guide them the rest of the way to Oregon?
Sam's Uncle Thomas
What did Sam find on the ground where his sister had been?
Her Doll
What did the families use to start fires one the trail?
Buffalo dung
Did every family in the wagon train go to Oregon?
No, some went to California to search for gold, others went to Great Salt Lake to find family.e
How did Ranger know it was time to go back to his home?
The metal box started vibrating and Ranger knew Sam would be safe.