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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where was the family going to move to?
(a) Missouri
(b) California
(c) Oregon
(d) Texas

4. How many wagons did each family have?
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 1
(d) 3

5. What was James Reed's occupation?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Farmer
(c) He ran mills and made furniture.
(d) He ran a grocery store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Reed wagon later called?

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

3. What did the men do to the wagon wheels after crossing the Platte?

4. Where did the United States end?

5. What was George Donner's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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