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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Bridger promote the shortcut?
(a) He was desperate for the business it would bring as people passed by his trading post.
(b) He believed in Hastings.
(c) He heard good things about it.
(d) He had been on it himself and thought it was a wise plan.

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

3. What did the travelers eat for lunch?
(a) Grits
(b) Venison
(c) Bread and beef jerkey
(d) Fish

4. What did Reed want out west?
(a) Gold
(b) A new beginning
(c) Silver
(d) Land

5. What did Hastings promise the Donner Party in his letter?
(a) They would move quickly through the tough parts.
(b) There was food on the trail.
(c) The way was easier up ahead.
(d) He promised he would personally escort them through the shortcut.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many states were in the Union in the spring of 1846?

2. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?

3. What did the travelers use instead of firewood to keep their fires going?

4. What is caching, according to the emigrants?

5. How deep was the snow by the time they reached Truckee Lake?

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