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Charles "Pa" Ingalls Trivia Quiz

We know all about Laura Ingalls, but how much do we know about her Pa? Take my quiz and find out. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by raggdoll. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
raggdoll

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,840

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1919

Last 3 plays: Guest 206 (10/10), Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 99 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Charles Ingalls born? Hint

Wisconsin

Ohio

Indiana

New York

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was his full name? Hint

Charles Andrew Ingalls

Anthony Charles Ingalls

Charles James Ingalls

Charles Phillip Ingalls

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Question 3 of 10

3. What were his parents names? Hint

Hiram and Mary Ingalls

Lansford and Laura Ingalls

Frederick and Alice Ingalls

James and Anna Ingalls

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did Charles meet Caroline, who he later married? Hint

At a dance

They were neighbors

At a church social

They were in the same wagon train

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did Charles build his first "little house"? Hint

Madison, Wisconsin

DeSmet, South Dakota

Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Pepin, Wisconsin

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Question 6 of 10

6. The little Ingalls family had a comfortable life on their farm. Why did Charles sell it? Hint

He was restless and his pioneer urge pushed him to go West

They owed a bankers debt they couldn't pay and had to forfeit the farm

They were having trouble with his family and needed to get away

He didn't want to farm anymore

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Question 7 of 10

7. What instrument did Charles play? Hint

flute

guitar

fiddle

harmonica

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Question 8 of 10

8. While the family was settled near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, they became charter members in a church. What was the name of the church? Hint

First Baptist Church

Union Congregational Church

United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church

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Question 9 of 10

9. Charles often gave his time and talents to those in need. What special thing did he do for the local church? Hint

gave his last $3 for a bell

donated his first crop to feed the pastor

gave up his barn lumber for the church building

sold a cow to pay for hymnals

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Question 10 of 10

10. Charles was a pioneer at heart and would have moved all the way to the West Coast. But he respected Caroline's wishes to stay settled. Where did he build their last "little house"? Hint

Burton, Iowa

Walnut Grove, Minnesota

DeSmet, South Dakota

Mansfield, Missouri

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Charles Ingalls born?

Answer: New York

He was born in Cuba, New York, on January 11, 1836.

2. What was his full name?

Answer: Charles Phillip Ingalls

Charles was the 3rd of 10 children.

3. What were his parents names?

Answer: Lansford and Laura Ingalls

Laura was named after Charles mother, Laura.

4. How did Charles meet Caroline, who he later married?

Answer: They were neighbors

Caroline's family moved from Connecticut to Wisconsin in the late 1830's. Caroline herself was born in Wisconsin.

5. Where did Charles build his first "little house"?

Answer: Pepin, Wisconsin

Charles bought a farm seven miles from Pepin. Mary and Laura were born in that little house.

6. The little Ingalls family had a comfortable life on their farm. Why did Charles sell it?

Answer: He was restless and his pioneer urge pushed him to go West

Pioneers were settling in the area and the neighbors were close. Charles didn't like settled country.

7. What instrument did Charles play?

Answer: fiddle

Charles often entertained his family by playing his fiddle. His fiddle is now on display in the museum in Mansfield, Missouri.

8. While the family was settled near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, they became charter members in a church. What was the name of the church?

Answer: Union Congregational Church

This church was dedicated by a Christmas party told of in "On The Banks Of Plum Creek", on December 20, 1874.

9. Charles often gave his time and talents to those in need. What special thing did he do for the local church?

Answer: gave his last $3 for a bell

Charles needed the $3 to replace his old patched boots. The bell he paid for is still ringing today in Walnut Grove.

10. Charles was a pioneer at heart and would have moved all the way to the West Coast. But he respected Caroline's wishes to stay settled. Where did he build their last "little house"?

Answer: DeSmet, South Dakota

In the fall of 1887 Charles bought 2 lots on Third Street in DeSmet. He built the house on one lot, and on Christmas Eve they moved in, their last move as a family.

Source: Author raggdoll

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