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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Murphy clan and the Reeds and Donners get along?
(a) They seemed wary of each other.
(b) They were outrightly hostile to each other.
(c) They were constantly bickering.
(d) They were like a big family.

2. Where was the family going to move to?
(a) Texas
(b) Missouri
(c) California
(d) Oregon

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

4. How many miles would the cutoff save them?
(a) 30
(b) 750
(c) 100
(d) 400

5. What did the men do to the wagon wheels after crossing the Platte?
(a) They re-greased and re-set them.
(b) They completely dried them out.
(c) They sanded them down.
(d) They added metal to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the note from Hastings on the stick say?

2. What happened to 13-year-old Edward Breen?

3. How old was Virginia Elizabeth Backenstoe Reed when the family left Illinois?

4. What did the interior of the wagon remind Virginia of?

5. What was George Donner's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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