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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How with the group feeling by the time they reached the shore of the Great Salt Lake?
(a) Tired but happy
(b) Euphoric
(c) Worn-out and discouraged
(d) Angry

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

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

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

5. What did Reed want out west?
(a) Silver
(b) Land
(c) A new beginning
(d) Gold

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Virginia's aunt according to her stories?

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

4. What West Hastings' occupation?

5. What was used to wash the dishes?

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