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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the note from Hastings on the stick say?
(a) The trail ahead was very bad, and they should wait for Hastings.
(b) He said he would be with them shortly.
(c) He told them to turn around and go back.
(d) His party had gotten ill so they were delayed.

2. What did emigrants do once they realize that they were trapped?
(a) They began to make dwellings.
(b) They cried.
(c) They hunted for food.
(d) They turned around.

3. What did the Murphy children end out eating?
(a) Their book
(b) A rug
(c) Bugs
(d) Hair

4. How did people learn about the story of the Donner Party?
(a) From newspapers
(b) Radio
(c) Telephone
(d) Television

5. How with the group feeling by the time they reached the shore of the Great Salt Lake?
(a) Angry
(b) Euphoric
(c) Tired but happy
(d) Worn-out and discouraged

Short Answer Questions

1. What West Hastings' occupation?

2. Where are James Reed's pocket watch and Masonic medal displayed?

3. Why was sitting difficult for them?

4. How did Margaret and Elizabeth Graves get along?

5. Why did Bridger promote the shortcut?

(see the answer key)

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