Pony Express Quiz

What was the approximate length of the entire Pony Express route?

• 300 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,220 kilometers

• 482.8 kilometers

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How long did the Pony Express operate before it was no longer needed?

• 18 weeks

• 18 months

• 30 hours

• 24 days

What was one of the reasons the Pony Express became obsolete?

• The invention of the automobile

• The development of the transcontinental telegraph

• The start of the Civil War

• The introduction of railroads

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Which of the following was a characteristic of the Pony Express riders according to the text?

• They were very wealthy

• They were dedicated and fearless

• They were famous celebrities

• They were primarily women

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What did Fisher do when he was exhausted and chilled to the bone during a severe winter day in January 1861?

• He started a fire to stay warm.

• He climbed down from his horse and collapsed on a clearing.

• He continued his journey without stopping.

• He found shelter in a nearby cabin.

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What prevented Fisher from starting a fire to stay warm during the storm?

• He didn't know how to start a fire.

• He was too tired to collect firewood.

• He couldn't bring himself to do it.

• There was no wood available in the area.

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What awakened Fisher from his sleep?

• A loud noise.

• A rabbit jumping on his legs and licking his face.

• The storm ending.

• Other riders finding him.

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What did Fisher do after the rabbit awakened him?

• He went back to sleep.

• He started a fire.

• He noticed a light in a nearby cabin and sought refuge there.

• He resumed his journey immediately.

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What was the primary purpose of the Pony Express?

• To deliver newspapers

• To deliver mail across the United States

• To transport goods

• To transport people

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What was the typical age of a Pony Express rider?

• Teenagers

• 20s

• 30s

• 40s