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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the dogs that were traveling with the group?
(a) They were used to guard against wild animals.
(b) The humans had to eat them.
(c) They were given to the Native Americans.
(d) They were let loose.

2. What happened to the Breen's dog, Towser?
(a) They had to eat it.
(b) They traded it to the Native Americans for food.
(c) It ran away.
(d) The Native Americans stole it.

3. What role did the granite rock have in constructing dwellings?
(a) They used it to sharpen their knives so they could chop trees for their housing.
(b) It gave them a foundation.
(c) They chipped at the granite to make wall coverings.
(d) It acted as a wall and chimney.

4. What job did John and Edward have?
(a) They had to bury the dead.
(b) They cleaned the houses.
(c) They hunted.
(d) They took care of the animals.

5. Who possessed the west?
(a) England
(b) Mexico
(c) Native Americans
(d) Californians

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

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

3. What was James Reed's occupation?

4. Who was the first snowshoer to die?

5. Who joined the Donner party as they cleared the trail through the Wasatch?

(see the answer key)

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