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