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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Reed going on to do?
(a) Find Hastings
(b) He was racing ahead to bring back help.
(c) Get food for the travelers
(d) Negotiate with the Indians

3. How fast was the Donner Party moving along the Humboldt?
(a) 15 miles a day
(b) 2 miles a day
(c) 20 miles a day
(d) 10 miles a day

4. What was Sutter's fort like?
(a) It was too big to navigate in one day.
(b) It was like a small city.
(c) It was falling apart.
(d) It was very small, but had enough supplies to fulfill their needs.

5. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?
(a) He died from an infection on his leg.
(b) He became ill.
(c) He went off to find help.
(d) He was found murdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Caw tribe like?

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

3. What was the Donner Party running low on?

4. What did the note from Hastings on the stick say?

5. How many times did the company end up fording the Truckee River?

(see the answer key)

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