Which of the following is a reasonable inference from the passage?

There were great risks for people traveling the Oregon Trail

This passage suggests that the Oregon Trail

is made up of many shorter trails.

In addition to settlers, __were also using the Oregon Trail.

the Army, stagecoaches, and Pony Express drivers.

One of the signs left today that suggests the Oregon Trail was heavily traveled is

wheel ruts visible in the ground.

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1
Which of the following is a reasonable inference from the passage?
doctors often accompanied travelers during the journey.
Crossing rivers was the most dangerous aspect of the trip.
families brought everything they owned when they moved west.
There were great risks for people traveling the Oregon Trail
2
The primary reason behind the decline in the importance of the Oregon Trail was
the expansion of the railroad.
the lack of interest in traveling west.
a traveler's preference for air travel.
a traveler's preference for sea travel.
3
Choose the correct answer.
incorrect
correct
incorrect
correct
4
The Oregon Trail was about
1,000 miles long.
2,000 miles long.
4,000 miles long.
3,000 miles long.
5
This passage suggests that the Oregon Trail
was made famous by historians from Missouri.
is made up of many shorter trails.
was laid out by gold miners.
was made famous by Lewis and Clark.
6
In addition to settlers, __were also using the Oregon Trail.
boaters, and fur traders.
trading posts and Native Americans.
the Army, stagecoaches, and Pony Express drivers.
railroads, explorers, and businessmen.
7
Crossing the Oregon Trail took most people between
4 and 6 months.
6 and 12 weeks.
6 months and 1 year.
1 and 2 years.
8
The Oregon Trail began in
Nebraska.
Oregon.
Missouri.
Massachusetts.
9
In the context of this passage, a circuitous route
is heavily traveled.
is sparsely traveled.
is straight and direct.
often winds back and forth.
10
One of the signs left today that suggests the Oregon Trail was heavily traveled is
articles of clothing left behind by the settlers.
litter left behind by the settlers.
wheel ruts visible in the ground.
the pavement laid by the pioneers.
11
About ___ died along the Oregon Trail.
1 in 5.
1 in 25.
1 in 2.
1 in 10.
12
One can conclude from the passage that the Oregon Trail was the primary route west for
about 10 years.
about 25 years.
about 150 years.
about 100 years.
13
Foods commonly packed for the journey included
flour, milk, and bacon.
flour, salt, and microwavable pizza.
bacon, eggs, and bread.
coffee, bacon, and sugar.

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