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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Reed wagon later called?
(a) Little One
(b) Pioneer Palace Car
(c) Old Reliable
(d) A monstrosity

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

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

4. Where was James Reed from originally?
(a) North Carolina
(b) Ireland
(c) New York
(d) Missouri

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was used to wash the dishes?

2. Why did Sarah Keyes join the wagon train?

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

4. How did the Murphy clan and the Reeds and Donners get along?

5. Who possessed the west?

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