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

2. How did Victoria react to the cannibalism?
(a) She was surprised that anyone would find it abnormal in the circumstances.
(b) She was very matter-of-fact about it.
(c) She didn't mention it.
(d) The idea of it made her nauseous.

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

4. How did Virginia feel about losing the Pioneer Palace Car?
(a) She was devastated.
(b) It made her angry.
(c) She thought it was practical.
(d) It didn't seem to bother her much.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of soup did they eat daily?

2. Why did they decide to take the cutoff?

3. How did Tamsen keep the children occupied?

4. How did people learn about the story of the Donner Party?

5. How many people were in the group when it was at its full strength?

(see the answer key)

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