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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the families do in the evening?
(a) Relaxed
(b) They hunted.
(c) They went to bed very early.
(d) Prepared for the next day.

2. What was the Hastings Cutoff trail like?
(a) It was barely discernible.
(b) It was marked by Hastings.
(c) It was beautiful every step of the way.
(d) It was a clear path.

3. How old was Virginia Elizabeth Backenstoe Reed when the family left Illinois?
(a) Almost 18
(b) Almost 13
(c) Almost 7
(d) Almost 25

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What wild animal almost broke into the camp?

2. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

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

4. Where did the children sleep?

5. Why did Bridger promote the shortcut?

(see the answer key)

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