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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Tamsen Donner women feel about the trip?
(a) She thought it would be to their advantage.
(b) She thought they would regret it.
(c) She braced herself for the harshness of it.
(d) She thought it was going much better than expected.

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

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

5. How many times had George Donner emigrated?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) Never

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was George Donner's occupation?

3. What did James Clyman tell the travelers?

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

5. What did Reed want out west?

(see the answer key)

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