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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How far into the established route did Hastings Cutoff appear?
(a) More than halfway
(b) It was near the beginning
(c) About a quarter of the way through
(d) Right on the mid-point

4. How did they get the wagons down the canyons?
(a) They used rope and tackle.
(b) They didn't. They had to leave the wagons there.
(c) They pushed them and watched them roll.
(d) The men blindfolded the oxen and guided them down with the wagons.

5. What was James Reed's occupation?
(a) He ran mills and made furniture.
(b) Lawyer
(c) Farmer
(d) He ran a grocery store.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wagons did the Reeds lose in the desert?

2. What was the Hastings Cutoff trail like?

3. Why did Bridger promote the shortcut?

4. What sight did Reed see as he rode ahead?

5. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

(see the answer key)

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