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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) 1855
B) 1849
C) 1845
D) 1860
  • 3. What does Parkman emphasize about the pioneers' journey?
A) The beauty of nature
B) The friendships formed
C) The wealth they gained
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) Travel narrative
C) Historical fiction
D) Poetry
  • 5. How does Parkman describe the landscape of the Oregon Trail?
A) As both beautiful and treacherous
B) As urban and developed
C) As flat and easy to traverse
D) As dull and monotonous
  • 6. Parkman's journey covered which geographical region?
A) The Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains
B) The Southern states
C) The Midwestern states
D) The Atlantic Coast
  • 7. In what style is 'The California and Oregon Trail' written?
A) Descriptive and narrative
B) Poetic and abstract
C) Merely anecdotal
D) Diligently factual and dry
  • 8. What was a common motivation for settlers traveling west?
A) Search for ancient artifacts
B) Desire for city life
C) Escape from the military
D) The promise of land
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