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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the Donner Party see other travelers?
(a) They were on a different route.
(b) The others were still far behind them.
(c) Most people head passed through a month before.
(d) Everyone was avoiding them.

2. What was used to wash the dishes?
(a) Sand or gritty dirt
(b) They never washed dishes.
(c) Soap and water
(d) They were wiped out with leaves.

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

4. What was in the middle of the desert?
(a) A lake
(b) A mountain
(c) A cabin
(d) A huge cactus

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Reed women feel about the trip?

2. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?

3. What was the weather like as the snowshoers traveled?

4. Why did they decide to take the cutoff?

5. Who joined the Donner party as they cleared the trail through the Wasatch?

(see the answer key)

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