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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helped with the chores?
(a) Everyone over the age of five
(b) Only the women
(c) Grandma
(d) Only the men

2. What was Sutter's fort like?
(a) It was very small, but had enough supplies to fulfill their needs.
(b) It was too big to navigate in one day.
(c) It was like a small city.
(d) It was falling apart.

3. Why did the travelers journey south after the desert?
(a) They lost their sense of direction.
(b) They were following the tracks of Hastings and his parties.
(c) They were following the directions in their book.
(d) They were looking for warmth.

4. Why did Reed kill Snyder?
(a) Snyder was stealing from his family.
(b) He hated the man.
(c) Snyder attacked his wife.
(d) It was an act of self-defense.

5. What was the first bit of trouble the Donner Party encountered?
(a) Cholera
(b) Indians
(c) Horses ran away
(d) Rain

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the skilled explorers find about Hastings shortcut?

2. How many times had George Donner emigrated?

3. What did James Clyman tell the travelers?

4. Where was James Reed from originally?

5. How many wagons did each family have?

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