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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many states were in the Union in the spring of 1846?
(a) 28
(b) 13
(c) 20
(d) 52

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

3. What was George Donner's occupation?
(a) He ran a grocery store.
(b) He ran mills and made furniture.
(c) Lawyer
(d) Farmer

4. What happened to Virginia's aunt according to her stories?
(a) She became an Indian princess.
(b) She was held hostage by Indians.
(c) She fought against the Indians.
(d) She learned how to become a tracker from the Indians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the United States end?

2. Independence, Missouri known for all of these except what?

3. How did Virginia spend her days after leaving Missouri?

4. What did Hastings promise the Donner Party in his letter?

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

(see the answer key)

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