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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What West Hastings' occupation?
(a) Doctor
(b) Accountant
(c) Shopkeeper
(d) Lawyer

2. Why did the travelers want to get to their destination by winter?
(a) They were looking forward to warm weather in winter and no more snow.
(b) The deep snows close the mountain passes.
(c) They wanted to celebrate Christmas in a new place.
(d) The mother was going to have a baby then.

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

4. What did the travelers use instead of firewood to keep their fires going?
(a) Straw
(b) Buffalo dung
(c) Coal
(d) Paraffin wax

5. How long did it take the group to prepare to travel?
(a) A week
(b) Two days
(c) Two years
(d) Several months

Short Answer Questions

1. What book did Reed and Donner use for guidance?

2. Who possessed the west?

3. How many miles would the cutoff save them?

4. Why did they decide to take the cutoff?

5. Where was James Reed from originally?

(see the answer key)

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