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