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Quiz about Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder

'Farmer Boy' by Laura Ingalls Wilder Quiz

This is one of my favorite books!

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

Author
Elessar

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,883

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1527

Last 3 plays: Guest 170 (7/10), Guest 76 (4/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of Almanzo's sisters helped load potatoes into the baskets, to go into the wagon? Hint

Alice

Mary

Eliza Jane

Laura

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Question 2 of 10

2. What tool did Almanzo's father use to shave the wood of the yoke, so they would comfortably fit the oxen? Hint

Chisel

Pocket Knife

Broken glass

Hatchet

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name one of Almanzo's first calves.

Answer: (one word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why was the cobbler delayed in getting to the Wilder's house? Hint

His cart broke down

He was sick

His wife had a baby

He was making shoes for a wedding

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Almanzo blacking when he threw the brush at Eliza Jane?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. At the County Fair, when Mr. Paddock asked how Almanzo got the pumpkin so big, what did Almanzo say, at first? Hint

'I just kept hoeing'

'I just let it grow'

'I milk fed it'

'I watered it a lot'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the final price for the colts that Almanzo's father sold to the horse buyer? Hint

$175

$200

$225

$150

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Question 8 of 10

8. On Independence day, somebody dared Almanzo to ask Mr. Wilder for a nickel. Who was it? Hint

Frank

Royal

Wesley

John

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Question 9 of 10

9. How much money did Mr. Thompson give Almanzo for finding the pocket book? Hint

$100

$200

$150

$250

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which horse team could Almanzo plow with? Hint

Starlight and Blossom

Prince and Lady

Bess and Beauty

Skip and Barnum

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 31 2024 : Guest 170: 7/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 76: 4/10
Sep 27 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 10/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 107: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of Almanzo's sisters helped load potatoes into the baskets, to go into the wagon?

Answer: Alice

Almanzo noted that Alice was 'working so fast that she was turning back to the bin while her hoopskirt was still turning the other way'.

2. What tool did Almanzo's father use to shave the wood of the yoke, so they would comfortably fit the oxen?

Answer: Broken glass

They did this on his birthday when he got the yoke for his calves.

3. Name one of Almanzo's first calves.

Answer: Bright

4. Why was the cobbler delayed in getting to the Wilder's house?

Answer: He was making shoes for a wedding

He was making shoes for a wedding, and it took three weeks.

5. What was Almanzo blacking when he threw the brush at Eliza Jane?

Answer: Heater

The brush hit the parlor wall and Eliza Jane put wallpaper back over it.

6. At the County Fair, when Mr. Paddock asked how Almanzo got the pumpkin so big, what did Almanzo say, at first?

Answer: 'I just kept hoeing'

Almanzo was scared to tell Mr. Paddock that he milk fed it because he wasn't sure if milkfed pumpkins were allowed.

7. What was the final price for the colts that Almanzo's father sold to the horse buyer?

Answer: $200

Mr. Wilder knew that the horse buyer was buying horses for {$200} elsewhere and so knew he did not want them to sell for {$175} which is what the horse buyer offered.

8. On Independence day, somebody dared Almanzo to ask Mr. Wilder for a nickel. Who was it?

Answer: Frank

When Almanzo asked his father for a nickel, his father gave him a half dollar instead.

9. How much money did Mr. Thompson give Almanzo for finding the pocket book?

Answer: $200

Mr. Thompson thought that Almanzo was a thief and wasn't going to give him anything except a nickel, but Mr. Paddock made Mr. Thompson pay $200 to Almanzo!

10. Which horse team could Almanzo plow with?

Answer: Bess and Beauty

Almanzo was only allowed to drive the 10 year old team, because they could plow and furrow without making a mistake. Prince and Lady, and Skip and Barnum were horses he had when he was older.

Source: Author Elessar

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