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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 skilled explorers find about Hastings shortcut?
(a) It was easier to travel than they had thought.
(b) It was fine if the travelers were experts.
(c) It was tricky in areas.
(d) Traveling it with oxen would be suicide.

2. How do people get across the great Salt Lake Desert in today's world?
(a) On country roads
(b) Interstate 80
(c) Stagecoach
(d) Walking

3. 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) The trail ahead was very bad, and they should wait for Hastings.
(d) He told them to turn around and go back.

4. How did Patrick Breen contribute to the fires at night?
(a) He played the violin.
(b) He chopped firewood.
(c) He told tales.
(d) He shared his coal.

5. What did the book they follow mostly consist of?
(a) Advice for travel
(b) Weather reports
(c) Packing lists
(d) Propaganda

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the hardest part of the trip?

2. Where was the family going to move to?

3. What did the children suck on to bring forth saliva?

4. Who helped with the chores?

5. What was George Donner's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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