1. Little House in the Big Woods is an autobiography. What is an autobiography, and what is useful about writing one?

 

 

2. What similarities and differences does Mary and Laura have? How does their upbringing (such as growing up in isolation) explain their personality traits?

 

 

3. Throughout the book, there are several poems and songs that are included within the chapters. What do you think is the significance of these short poems?

 

 

4. Do you think that there was an overall moral lesson to this book? If so, what is it? Back up your answer with evidence from any chapter in the book.

 

 

5. What does Laura’s last words in the book, “This is now,” mean?