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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Murphy clan and the Reeds and Donners get along?
(a) They seemed wary of each other.
(b) They were outrightly hostile to each other.
(c) They were like a big family.
(d) They were constantly bickering.

2. What did the travelers encounter as they climbed the Sierra Nevada?
(a) New friendships with the Native Americans
(b) Illness
(c) A burning sun
(d) Snow

3. What did Hastings promise the Donner Party in his letter?
(a) He promised he would personally escort them through the shortcut.
(b) They would move quickly through the tough parts.
(c) There was food on the trail.
(d) The way was easier up ahead.

4. What was the Donner Party running low on?
(a) Ammunition
(b) Food
(c) Strength
(d) Water

5. What disaster occurred while James Reed rode ahead?
(a) His wife was dead.
(b) His daughter was stung by a scorpian.
(c) Their wagon train had been attacked, and the food was stolen.
(d) 16 of his oxen stampeded into the desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did they consider drawing lots?

2. What did the children suck on to bring forth saliva?

3. Who was the unofficial leader of the snowshoers?

4. Who is the unofficial untarnished hero of the Donner Party?

5. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?

(see the answer key)

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