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The California And Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Francis Parkman's work?
A) The experiences of pioneers on the Oregon Trail
B) The geography of the American West
C) Native American cultures
D) The history of California's gold rush
  • 2. In what year did Parkman publish 'The California and Oregon Trail'?
A) 1855
B) 1845
C) 1849
D) 1860
  • 3. What does Parkman emphasize about the pioneers' journey?
A) The hardships and challenges faced
B) The beauty of nature
C) The wealth they gained
D) The friendships formed
  • 4. What type of literary genre is 'The California and Oregon Trail' considered to be?
A) Science fiction
B) Travel narrative
C) Poetry
D) Historical fiction
  • 5. How does Parkman describe the landscape of the Oregon Trail?
A) As both beautiful and treacherous
B) As flat and easy to traverse
C) As urban and developed
D) As dull and monotonous
  • 6. Parkman's journey covered which geographical region?
A) The Atlantic Coast
B) The Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains
C) The Midwestern states
D) The Southern states
  • 7. In what style is 'The California and Oregon Trail' written?
A) Descriptive and narrative
B) Poetic and abstract
C) Diligently factual and dry
D) Merely anecdotal
  • 8. What was a common motivation for settlers traveling west?
A) The promise of land
B) Search for ancient artifacts
C) Escape from the military
D) Desire for city life
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