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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who possessed the west?
(a) England
(b) Mexico
(c) Californians
(d) Native Americans

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

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

4. What book did Reed and Donner use for guidance?
(a) The Emigrants' Guide to Oregon and California
(b) The Oregon Trail
(c) Go West, Young Man - Memoirs of Daniel Boone
(d) California or Bust

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the travelers want to get to their destination by winter?

2. What did James Clyman tell the travelers?

3. What was George Donner's occupation?

4. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

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

(see the answer key)

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