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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What book did Reed and Donner use for guidance?
(a) California or Bust
(b) The Emigrants' Guide to Oregon and California
(c) The Oregon Trail
(d) Go West, Young Man - Memoirs of Daniel Boone

4. Why did Sarah Keyes join the wagon train?
(a) She would have been homeless if she stayed there.
(b) She wanted to see her son who lived out west.
(c) She was ready for a new adventure.
(d) She couldn't bear the thought of having her grandchildren leave her.

5. How with the group feeling by the time they reached the shore of the Great Salt Lake?
(a) Tired but happy
(b) Angry
(c) Euphoric
(d) Worn-out and discouraged

Short Answer Questions

1. How fast was the Donner Party moving as they blazed through the Wasatch?

2. What happened to James Reed after he killed Snyder?

3. What lured emigrants to California in 1849 in 1850?

4. How did James Reed revive Patty?

5. Why did they consider drawing lots?

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