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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Reed women feel about the trip?
(a) They were very excited about the adventure.
(b) They thought they would regret it.
(c) It was going much better than they expected.
(d) They braced themselves for the harshness of it.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many states were in the Union in the spring of 1846?

2. How did Patrick Breen contribute to the fires at night?

3. Who helped with the chores?

4. What was the Reed wagon later called?

5. What was the first bit of trouble the Donner Party encountered?

(see the answer key)

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