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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Sarah Keyes join the wagon train?
(a) She would have been homeless if she stayed there.
(b) She couldn't bear the thought of having her grandchildren leave her.
(c) She wanted to see her son who lived out west.
(d) She was ready for a new adventure.

2. What did Louis Keseberg do in California?
(a) He became a law officer.
(b) He started lecturing on the Donner Party experience.
(c) He earned a reputation as a thief.
(d) He ran a hotel and restaurant.

3. Where did the children sleep?
(a) On Grandma's bed
(b) Under the wagon
(c) Around the campfire
(d) In a second story loft

4. How many times had George Donner emigrated?
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 7
(d) Never

5. What did the note from Hastings on the stick say?
(a) He said he would be with them shortly.
(b) He told them to turn around and go back.
(c) His party had gotten ill so they were delayed.
(d) The trail ahead was very bad, and they should wait for Hastings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did one woman think the rescuers came from?

2. How did they help Jimmy Reed travel?

3. How did Victoria react to the cannibalism?

4. Where was James Reed from originally?

5. What did the travelers encounter as they climbed the Sierra Nevada?

(see the answer key)

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