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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) He told them to turn around and go back.
(b) He said he would be with them shortly.
(c) The trail ahead was very bad, and they should wait for Hastings.
(d) His party had gotten ill so they were delayed.

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

3. Why was sitting difficult for them?
(a) They got too cold sitting in one spot.
(b) They no longer had fat on their bottoms.
(c) There was no furniture.
(d) They were used to moving.

4. How many people were in the group when it was at its full strength?
(a) 63
(b) 41
(c) 87
(d) 142

5. What did Virginia write about Lansford Hastings?
(a) Very little
(b) She said that she finally met him.
(c) She said he took good care of them.
(d) Sh blamed him for their experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What West Hastings' occupation?

2. What happened to the dogs that were traveling with the group?

3. What did Virginia write about her father's banishment?

4. Why didn't the Piutes help the travelers?

5. Why was it a little difficult to read Virginia's letter?

(see the answer key)

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