"Traveling West"

What is the main purpose of Paul's letter to Sarah?

• To describe the landscape of Oregon

• To share the details of their journey on the Oregon Trail

• To discuss the difficulties of farming in Oregon

• To talk about their new cabin in Oregon

Why did Paul and his family have to ensure they had enough supplies before starting their journey on the Oregon Trail?

• There were limited places to buy supplies along the trail.

• They wanted to trade supplies with other families.

• They were planning to open a store in Oregon.

• They didn't have enough money to buy supplies later.

What was Paul's responsibility in preparing for the journey?

• Feeding the horses

• Changing the wheels on the wagon

• Buying food supplies

• Hiking in the mountains

How did the families on the Oregon Trail spend the night before leaving for Oregon?

• Playing games

• Attending a party

• Talking and sharing their dreams for their new homes

• Sleeping early to prepare for the journey

What was the daily routine for Paul and his family on the trail?

• Waking up after sunrise and riding inside the wagon

• Traveling 30 miles each day

• Feeding the horses, eating breakfast, and walking beside the wagon

• Only riding inside the wagon due to the bumpy trail

What change did Paul notice in the landscape as they traveled on the Oregon Trail?

• The trail became smoother.

• Tall prairie grass surrounded them.

• The trail was paved.

• The mountains disappeared.

Who helped guide Paul's family through the tall mountains on the Oregon Trail?

• Mr. Taylor

• Mr. Jackson

• Mr. Dawson

• Mr. Conley

What was the most challenging part of the trail for Paul and his family?

• The steep mountains

• The flat prairies

• The dense forest

• The rocky terrain

What are Paul and his family planning to do in Oregon?

• Open a paper-making business

• Open a bakery

• Start a farm

• Build a cabin for tourists

What is the central idea of paragraphs 2–3?

• It was important to be prepared for the trip to Oregon.

• Most people started the journey to Oregon in Missouri.

• Traveling by wagon was the best way to get to Oregon.

• The trip from Missouri to Oregon took about six months.