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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 Virginia spend her days after leaving Missouri?
(a) Minding the little ones
(b) On her pony
(c) Steering the wagons
(d) Reading to her grandmother

2. What was the Caw tribe like?
(a) They wondered what the travelers were doing.
(b) They were hostile.
(c) They were peaceful.
(d) They were wise and offered traveling advice.

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

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

5. What did the travelers use instead of firewood to keep their fires going?
(a) Coal
(b) Straw
(c) Buffalo dung
(d) Paraffin wax

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sarah Keyes join the wagon train?

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

3. How did Reed react to Clyman's message?

4. How many times had George Donner emigrated?

5. What did the families do in the evening?

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