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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the interior of the wagon remind Virginia of?
(a) A stuffed closet
(b) A living room
(c) A garbage heap
(d) Organized chaos

2. Who helped with the chores?
(a) Grandma
(b) Only the women
(c) Everyone over the age of five
(d) Only the men

3. How did the Murphy clan and the Reeds and Donners get along?
(a) They were like a big family.
(b) They seemed wary of each other.
(c) They were outrightly hostile to each other.
(d) They were constantly bickering.

4. How did Reed react to Clyman's message?
(a) He brushed off the warnings.
(b) He told everyone they should move out as quickly as possible.
(c) He hugged the man for the good news.
(d) He started making weapons.

5. How did Patrick Breen contribute to the fires at night?
(a) He shared his coal.
(b) He chopped firewood.
(c) He told tales.
(d) He played the violin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did James Clyman tell the travelers?

2. What was George Donner's occupation?

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

4. What did the families do in the evening?

5. What book did Reed and Donner use for guidance?

(see the answer key)

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