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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do people get across the great Salt Lake Desert in today's world?
(a) Interstate 80
(b) On country roads
(c) Stagecoach
(d) Walking

2. How would James keep in touch with his family?
(a) He hid along the trail and used sign language to communicate with them.
(b) He would leave a note on the trail.
(c) Through seances
(d) He didn't.

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

4. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?
(a) He was found murdered.
(b) He became ill.
(c) He went off to find help.
(d) He died from an infection on his leg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who possessed the west?

2. What was the Caw tribe like?

3. What reputation did the 40 mile desert have?

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

5. When did James Reed think they would hit the Sierra Nevada?

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