Castastrophes
Rose
Laura
Manly
Fast Facts
100
It burned to the ground.
What happened to Laura and Manly's house?
100
She saw two horses jump over her.
Why did Laura become terrified when searching for Rose?
100
Peter
What was Laura's cousin's name?
100
A clock
What did Manly buy Laura for Christmas after Rose was born?
100
work clothers, some dishes, deed box, some silver
What was saved in the fire?
200
The hot winds killed them.
What happened to Manly's final crop?
200
cheerful, brave, adventurous
What kind of child was Rose?
200
She thought it was a symbol of hope.
How did Laura feel about the cottonwood tree?
200
Not enough rain.
Why did Manly's tree crop fail?
200
The geese stopped on the ponds and were not flying quickly. It was not going to be a hard winter.
How were the geese different the second year?
300
The baby died.
Why did Laura only have Rose to take care of?
300
8 pounds
How many pounds did Rose weigh when she was born?
300
She thought they should not spend the money on it.
Why was Laura upset that Manly bought a new stove?
300
He almost wandered out onto the prairie.
How was Manly almost killed in the blizzard?
300
His best horse
What did Mr. Boast offer to trade for Rose?
400
He went back to work to soon after being sick.
Why did Manly become paralyzed?
400
He was protecting her at all times.
Why did Nero never leave Rose's side?
400
He tied a rope from the house to the barn.
How did Manly find his way in the first blizzard?
400
It was freezing outside and she might get sick.
Why were Ma and Pa mad at Laura and Manly?
500
There was a tornado.
Why did Laura and Rose spend time in the cellar?
500
He was jealous of her.
Why did Shep leave?
500
She was too weak to keep pumping water to throw on it.
Why did the house burn down?
500
Royal
What was Manly's brother's name?
500
Hattie
Who washed the windows?
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