Patty Reed’s Doll Quiz Chapters 16-17

Who brought supplies to the Donner Party from Ft. Sutter in Chapter 16?

• Mr. McCutcheon and Mrs. Stanton

• Mr. McCutcheon and Mr. Stanton

• Mr. McDonald and Mrs. Stanton

• Mr. McDonald and Mr. Stanton

What did the Indian Vaqueros bring with them that helped the Reeds in Chapter 16?

• More wagons

• Food supplies

• Horses to ride

• Medicine for sickness

What was the condition of the trail as the Donner Party continued in Chapter 16?

• Clear and easy to travel

• Covered in snow

• Muddy due to rain

• Blocked by fallen trees

Where did the Reeds reach in Chapter 17 before encountering snow?

• Truckee Lake

• Fort Sutter

• Salt Lake City

• Sacramento

What did the Indians inform Mr. Stanton about in Chapter 17?

• They found a shortcut

• They lost the trail

• They spotted wild animals

• They discovered a hidden cabin

Who took possession of the cabin by the lake in Chapter 17?

• Mr. Reed

• Mrs. Breen

• Mr. Stanton

• Mrs. Murphy

Why did the Donner Party decide to settle down in the cabin in Chapter 17?

• They wanted to rest

• They lost hope of crossing the snow

• They were waiting for a rescue team

• They preferred the scenery

What did the Graves try to do in Chapter 17 despite the heavy snow?

• Build a snowman

• Find their lost cattle

• Reach the cabin

• Cross the mountain pass

What did the people in the cabin resort to for nourishment in Chapter 17?

• Hunting

• Boiling hides

• Fishing

• Eating wild berries

How did the children spend their days in the cabin in Chapter 17?

• Playing outside in the snow

• Sleeping due to stomach aches

• Reading books

• Exploring the nearby woods