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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far into the established route did Hastings Cutoff appear?
(a) About a quarter of the way through
(b) More than halfway
(c) Right on the mid-point
(d) It was near the beginning

2. How many miles would the cutoff save them?
(a) 100
(b) 400
(c) 30
(d) 750

3. How many times had George Donner emigrated?
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) Never
(d) 7

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

5. What was used to wash the dishes?
(a) Soap and water
(b) Sand or gritty dirt
(c) They never washed dishes.
(d) They were wiped out with leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was George Donner's occupation?

2. Who possessed the west?

3. What did James Clyman tell the travelers?

4. What was the Caw tribe like?

5. How long did it take the group to prepare to travel?

(see the answer key)

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