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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did they decide to take the cutoff?
(a) They had a group vote, but they didn't allow the women to vote.
(b) It was what they planned all along.
(c) Hastings joined them so they had a guide.
(d) They didn't like the people going the other route.

3. How many wagons did each family have?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 5

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

5. How did they get the wagons down the canyons?
(a) They used rope and tackle.
(b) The men blindfolded the oxen and guided them down with the wagons.
(c) They didn't. They had to leave the wagons there.
(d) They pushed them and watched them roll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book did Reed and Donner use for guidance?

2. What did the travelers eat for lunch?

3. Why did Bridger promote the shortcut?

4. How many people were in the group when it was at its full strength?

5. Where did the United States end?

(see the answer key)

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