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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Reed react to Clyman's message?
(a) He hugged the man for the good news.
(b) He brushed off the warnings.
(c) He told everyone they should move out as quickly as possible.
(d) He started making weapons.

2. Who helped with the chores?
(a) Only the women
(b) Only the men
(c) Everyone over the age of five
(d) Grandma

3. Independence, Missouri known for all of these except what?
(a) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading west to California.
(b) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading east to New York.
(c) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading south along the Santa Fe Trail.
(d) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading west to Oregon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Caw tribe like?

2. How did the Murphy clan and the Reeds and Donners get along?

3. How did Patrick Breen contribute to the fires at night?

4. How long did it take the group to prepare to travel?

5. What did the book they follow mostly consist of?

(see the answer key)

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