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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did George and Jacob Donner and their families camp?
(a) At the summit
(b) At Alder Creek
(c) At Tuskegee Lake
(d) In California

3. 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 couldn't bear the thought of having her grandchildren leave her.
(d) She was ready for a new adventure.

4. What happened to 13-year-old Edward Breen?
(a) He was murdered.
(b) He fell off his horse and broke his leg.
(c) He was lost.
(d) He died from illness.

5. How long did it take the group to prepare to travel?
(a) A week
(b) Two years
(c) Several months
(d) Two days

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the skilled explorers find about Hastings shortcut?

2. What happened to the Breen's dog, Towser?

3. Why did Virginia write such a long letter?

4. How did people learn about the story of the Donner Party?

5. What sight did Reed see as he rode ahead?

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