Donner Party Quiz

In which year did the Donner Party set out on their ill-fated journey?

• 1847

• 1850

• 1839

• 1846

What was the final destination of the Donner Party?

• Nevada

• California

• Utah

• Oregon

Who was the leader of the Donner Party?

• David Donner

• George Donner

• Michael Donner

• John Donner

What was the main reason for the delay of the Donner Party?

• Heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions

• Attacks from Native American tribes.

• Poor navigation and getting lost.

• Lack of supplies and food.

Which mountain range did the Donner Party have to cross?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

How many members were there in the Donner Party?

• 87

• 150

• 100

• 50

What was the name of the lake where the Donner Party was trapped?

• Lake Tahoe

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

• Donner Lake

Who was the rescuer who brought relief to the Donner Party?

• William Donner

• John Donner

• George Donner

• James F. Reed

How many members of the Donner Party survived the ordeal?

• 36

• 48

• 25

• 12

What was the nickname given to the Donner Party?

• The Donner Party

• The Famished Group

• The Starving Settlers

• The Hungry Hikers