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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the book they follow mostly consist of?
(a) Weather reports
(b) Advice for travel
(c) Packing lists
(d) Propaganda

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

5. What was the Donner Party running low on?
(a) Strength
(b) Water
(c) Food
(d) Ammunition

Short Answer Questions

1. What was James Reed's occupation?

2. Independence, Missouri known for all of these except what?

3. What did Reed want out west?

4. How many wagons did each family have?

5. Who helped with the chores?

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