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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) Wolf
(b) Buffalo
(c) Bear
(d) Hog

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped with the chores?

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

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

4. What was used to wash the dishes?

5. How did Tamsen Donner women feel about the trip?

(see the answer key)

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