Pa
One word to describe Pa.
hardworking
What kind of chores does Ma do?
washing, ironing, cooking
What does Laura really want to see?
A papoose
suddenly swayed in one direction
lurched
What was one reason that caused the family to move?
There were too many people moving into the woods near their cabin.
What does Pa want to buy if he earns enough money from hunting?
Glass for windows
Why does Ma want Laura and Mary to wear a sunbonnet?
A sunbonnet will protect them from the sun.
How does Laura feel after they crossed the creek?
Laura is very sad because they cannot find Jack.
What does contentment mean?
A feeling of satisfaction and peace of mind.
Why is Pa in a hurry to build a front door for the house?
Pa wants to keep wolves out of the house.
What kind of deal does Pa make with Mr. Edwards?
Mr. Edwards will help Pa build a house if Pa will help Mr. Edwards build a house.
What happens to Ma when she is helping Pa build the house?
One of the logs falls on her and hurts her leg.
Why does Laura like Mr. Edwards so much?
Mr. Edwards calls himself a wildcat from Tennessee, he dances and he can spit tobacco juice farther than anyone.
What direction was the family moving in?
The family was moving west.
Why does Pa want to leave the Big Woods in the middle of winter?
They need to cross the Mississippi River before the ice melts.
Ma wanted to send her family back home a letter. Why couldn't she?
The closest town was 40 miles away.
Why does Laura want to let Jack loose?
There are Indians in the house.
What does brute mean?
beast
Pa meets several neighbors when he rides off to explore the prairie. Who did he meet?
Pa meets Mr. and Mrs. Scott, two bachelors, and then a sick family that needs help.
What does Pa hang over the door opening of their home?
Pa hung a gun over the door opening.
What did Ma give the Indians to maintain peace?
What did Laura give to Pa when he was making the door?
What doest tuft mean?
a cluster of feathers or hair
What kind of horses did the family find?
The family found Mustangs.