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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House on the Prairie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1932

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. A (Various chapters)

2. C (Chapter 23)

3. D (Various chapters)

4. B (Chapters 5, 10, and others)

5. C (Chapter 19)

6. A (Various chapters)

7. D (Chapter 12)

8. B (Various chapters)

9. C (Various chapters)

10. A (Chapters 6, 7, and others)

Long Answer

1. Mr. Edwards contributes to the theme of community by demonstrating the importance of helping one another in times of need. A specific example is when he risks his life to cross a swollen river on Christmas Eve to deliver presents to the Ingalls girls, showing that even in the harsh conditions of the frontier, community bonds remain strong. (Chapter 19)

2. Mary approaches the challenges of life on the prairie with caution and fear, while Laura embraces the adventure and displays resilience. For example, when encountering Native Americans, Mary is fearful, while Laura is intrigued and eager to engage with them. (Chapter 11)

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