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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How with the group feeling by the time they reached the shore of the Great Salt Lake?
(a) Euphoric
(b) Angry
(c) Tired but happy
(d) Worn-out and discouraged

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

3. What wild animal almost broke into the camp?
(a) Wolf
(b) Bear
(c) Hog
(d) Buffalo

4. How long did the travelers expect to be in the Great Salt Lake Desert?
(a) 3-4 days
(b) 1 very long and hard day
(c) 14 days
(d) 7-8 days

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sight did Reed see as he rode ahead?

2. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

3. Why did Sarah Keyes join the wagon train?

4. What was Sutter's fort like?

5. What did the note from Hastings on the stick say?

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