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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the travelers eat for lunch?
(a) Fish
(b) Venison
(c) Bread and beef jerkey
(d) Grits

3. What did Reed want out west?
(a) Silver
(b) A new beginning
(c) Gold
(d) Land

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the families do in the evening?

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

4. What was used to wash the dishes?

5. Where was James Reed from originally?

(see the answer key)

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