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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 note from Hastings on the stick say?
(a) His party had gotten ill so they were delayed.
(b) He said he would be with them shortly.
(c) He told them to turn around and go back.
(d) The trail ahead was very bad, and they should wait for Hastings.

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

3. What did James Clyman tell the travelers?
(a) The shortcut was clear for them.
(b) He told them to stay away from the Hastings shortcut.
(c) There were hostile Indians up ahead.
(d) The weather was perfect for travel.

4. Why did the travelers want to get to their destination by winter?
(a) The mother was going to have a baby then.
(b) They wanted to celebrate Christmas in a new place.
(c) The deep snows close the mountain passes.
(d) They were looking forward to warm weather in winter and no more snow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles would the cutoff save them?

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

3. What happened to the letters that Bryant sent Reed?

4. How fast was the Donner Party moving as they blazed through the Wasatch?

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

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