Voices from the Oregon Trail

What is the relationship between Captain Hawks and Carl Hawks?

• The two are brothers

• The two are cousins

• Captain Hawks is Carls' father

• Carl is Captain Hawks' father

What happens to Caleb Hastings as they cross a river with dark water?

• He swims to the other side and is able to wait for the others to pass.

• He slips and falls off the wagon and drowns in the water.

• Mary Hastings grabs him by the coveralls and is able to save him.

• He gets bit by a copper head.

What causes the people to leave their homes in Independence, Missouri and travel to Oregon? Make sure to read all the choices before you choose your answer.

• Other families are leaving and neighbors join in the journey.

• The United State government is offering families hundreds of acres of farm land to move to.

• Both A and B are the correct answer

• Neither A or B are the correct answer

What dangers do the travels face on their journey? Check all that apply.

• Cholera and other diseases

• death

• quicksand

• Weather

• drownings

What does the underline term mean in the following sentence? Use evidence from the text to help you decide.

"Their troops will come to protect the Overlanders from Indians."

• A person that is in the military.

• A person that travels over the land.

• A Native American

• A new baby born during the journey of the Oregon Trail.

What happens to the travelers once they reach Chimney Rock?

• A tornado goes through Chimney Rock and destroys all the wagons.

• A heavy rain comes and causes the waters of the Snake River to rise.

• A hailstorm quickly approaches and the travelers hide underneath the wagons for protection.

• It is so hot that the travelers stop and cool off in the stream's calm waters.

How does Chankoowashtay feel about the "Wagons on Wheels"?

• He feels angry because the Overlanders are taking land that does not belong to them.

• He feels sad because the Overlanders waste precious pieces of buffalo and leave behind what they do not use

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B

In the blank below, tell about one event that brought joy to the people traveling west. Please answer with at least 2 complete sentences.

What were buffalo chips used for?

• The buffalo chips were used for firewood.

• Buffalo Chips were used to scare away wild animals.

• The Overlanders ate Buffalo Chips with dinner!

• Buffalo Chips were used to fuel their lanterns.

In your own words tell me what you see in this picture. What can we learn from the Nez Perce Native Americans?