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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did they decide to take the cutoff?
(a) It was what they planned all along.
(b) They had a group vote, but they didn't allow the women to vote.
(c) Hastings joined them so they had a guide.
(d) They didn't like the people going the other route.

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

3. Where did the United States end?
(a) Texas
(b) California
(c) New Mexico
(d) Missouri

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

5. What was in the middle of the desert?
(a) A mountain
(b) A lake
(c) A huge cactus
(d) A cabin

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sutter's fort like?

2. Who helped with the chores?

3. What did Reed want out west?

4. What is caching, according to the emigrants?

5. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

(see the answer key)

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