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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the men do to the wagon wheels after crossing the Platte?
(a) They added metal to them.
(b) They completely dried them out.
(c) They re-greased and re-set them.
(d) They sanded them down.

2. What did the note from Hastings on the stick say?
(a) He said he would be with them shortly.
(b) He told them to turn around and go back.
(c) The trail ahead was very bad, and they should wait for Hastings.
(d) His party had gotten ill so they were delayed.

3. What wild animal almost broke into the camp?
(a) Hog
(b) Bear
(c) Wolf
(d) Buffalo

4. Where did the children sleep?
(a) In a second story loft
(b) Around the campfire
(c) Under the wagon
(d) On Grandma's bed

5. What book did Reed and Donner use for guidance?
(a) California or Bust
(b) Go West, Young Man - Memoirs of Daniel Boone
(c) The Emigrants' Guide to Oregon and California
(d) The Oregon Trail

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did they decide to take the cutoff?

2. What did the families do in the evening?

3. How did Tamsen Donner women feel about the trip?

4. What was used to wash the dishes?

5. Where was the family going to move to?

(see the answer key)

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