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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happened to Virginia's aunt according to her stories?
(a) She learned how to become a tracker from the Indians.
(b) She was held hostage by Indians.
(c) She became an Indian princess.
(d) She fought against the Indians.

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

5. What was the Caw tribe like?
(a) They were hostile.
(b) They were peaceful.
(c) They were wise and offered traveling advice.
(d) They wondered what the travelers were doing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Reed women feel about the trip?

2. How did Virginia spend her days after leaving Missouri?

3. What did Reed want out west?

4. How did Reed react to Clyman's message?

5. How many wagons did each family have?

(see the answer key)

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