Will You Survive the Donner Party?

The Donner Party was a pioneer wagon train that got stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains over the winter of 1846-7. 48 out of the 87 members of the party survived the ordeal.

Would you be able to survive the harsh winter, buried in feet of snow? Could you make the harsh choices necessary for survival, or will you succumb to the elements?

Created by: Makayla

How old are you?
- 0-2
- 2-10
- 10-20
- 20-40
- 40-60
- 60+
Are you male or female?
- Male
- Female
Where are you situated in the party?
- I'm a child in a big family.
- I'm a mother.
- I'm a father.
- I'm a solo traveler.
- I'm a teamster (hired help).
Are you physically strong?
- I can probably deadlift the writer of this quiz.
- I'm decently strong, but I know my limits.
- I'm not very strong, but I'm wily and scrappy.
- Honestly, I'm not strong at all.
What's your appetite like?
- I need 3 full meals a day.
- I'm pretty snacky.
- My appetite is pretty small.
- I can fast like nobody's business.
Are you good under stress?
- Yes, I can usually keep a cool head.
- Most of the time, but I do occasionally freak out.
- Sometimes, but my self-control is pretty low.
- Nope. I'm terrible with stress.
Are you good with snow and cold?
- Yep, I'm a snow penguin!
- Yes, but only if I have to be.
- No, not really.
- Winter is my least favorite season.
The wagon train sets off into the wilderness! What's your job on the trail?
- I cook, clean, and watch children.
- I drive the wagon and manage the animals.
- I help wherever I'm needed.
- I'm more of a "nap in the wagon" kinda guy.
It's the middle of summer, and a fellow traveler tells you about a shortcut to California. What's your reaction?
- "Yes! Let's do it!"
- "Let me talk to the team first and vote on it."
- "That's tempting, but no thanks."
- "Heck no! I'm sticking to the main trail."
You're heading into the mountains when an axle on your wagon breaks. What do you do?
- Stop and fix it
- Tell a teamster to fix it
- Try to continue on anyway
- Abandon the wagon entirely
The pass in the mountains is covered with snow and you're stuck until rescue arrives. What's the first thing you do?
- Build a shelter
- Take stock of food and supplies
- Go out hunting
- Try to get over the pass anyway
A group of people are planning a mission to cross the pass on foot. It's a risky bet, but it could save you and rescue your family, too. Do you go?
- Yes, I need to find help.
- Only if I'm the last option.
- I'll send someone else instead.
- No, I'm staying right here in camp.
A member of your party has perished. You're starving, but can you resort to cannibalism?
- I'll do what I have to do to survive.
- I'll make sure the children are fed first.
- Only if it's the absolute last option.
- No, I could never do that.
A rescue party has made it to the mountains! They have room for you, but your husband lays sick and dying in camp. What do you do?
- I'll say goodbye to him and go with the party.
- I'm staying with him, no matter what.
Finally, are you a lucky person?
- Yes, I'm very lucky.
- I get lucky on occasion.
- My luck isn't very good.
- I have absolutely awful luck.

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