Westward Expansion - Daily Life on the Frontier
Test Quiz
1. What was one of the first things a farmer had to do when starting his farm?
a. Build a barn
b. Install plumbing
c. Buy a tractor
d. Plant trees
e. Take a nap
2. True or False: All of the family had to work on a farm for them to survive.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
3. What did farmers make from lye, water, and ashes?
a. Clothing
b. Makeup
c. Candles
d. Soap
e. Perfume
4. What was a typical job for a frontier child?
a. Getting water
b. Tending the fire
c. Milking the cow
d. Churning cream
e. All of the above
5. When did frontier children attend school?
a. Year round
b. Fall and Spring
c. Winter and Summer
d. Never
e.
6. How big was a typical frontier school?
a. 1 room
b. 3 rooms
c. Several buildings
d.
e.
7. Who invented the steel plow in 1837?
a. Thomas Edison
b. Ben Franklin
c. Samuel Morse
d. John Deere
e. Alexander Bell
8. True or False: The Native Americans often helped settlers.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
9. What did frontier people do for fun?
a. Watched TV
b. Held a dance
c. Played video games
d. Went to the movies
e. All of the above
10. True or False: Frontier women seldom worked and had a comfortable life.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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