How Will You Die on The Oregon Trail?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
How Will You Die on The Oregon Trail?
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About This Quiz

For any kid raised in the 1980's, the PC game Oregon Trail was likely your first real experience with new computer-based gaming systems. Designed as a learning tool, the Oregon Trail for many kids was also their first experience with the trauma of death; namely, their own. Broken leg? Cholera? It didn't matter. So, for newer and older generations alike, how will you die on The Oregon Trail? Take this quiz to find out.
Were you ever in the military?
No.
Yes.
Yes, but I was discharged early.
What's this have to do with anything?
What is your favorite branch of the military?
Army.
Navy.
Air Force.
Marines.
What is your occupation?
Retail.
Business.
Public Servant.
Other.

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How much sleep do you get every night?
4 hours or less.
5 hours.
6 hours.
7 hours or more.
What is your favorite season for traveling?
Winter.
Spring.
Summer.
Fall.
Were you ever a lifeguard?
No.
Yes, with lots of experience.
For a week.
No, but I've been to a pool and a lake before.

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Do you know how to swim?
Yes.
No.
I can doggy paddle.
I slipped in a puddle once.
Have you ever dated a lifeguard?
No.
Yes.
I wish.
Not my type.
What do you think about swimming in river water?
I'm okay with it.
That's gross. There's fish in there.
I'd do it if I have to.
It's cold, but doable.

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Have you ever experienced motion sickness?
No.
On occasion.
I don't think so.
I get sick walking up the stairs.
Have you ever broken a bone?
Several.
I've had a fracture.
No, but been close.
No.
Do you drink milk?
Love it!
Ugh! From cows?
Sometimes.
With cereal.

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What is your favorite kind of milk?
Whole white.
Skim.
Chocolate.
Strawberry.
What is your favorite way to get calcium?
Supplements.
Milk.
Cheese.
Yogurt.
When was the last time you fell down?
I slip on ice almost every day.
I fell down the stairs recently.
I tripped on my own feet a couple months ago.
I fall down all the time.

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When was the last time you were sick?
Last week.
A month ago.
A few months ago.
A year or more.
What is your favorite pain reliever?
Acetaminophen.
Aspirin.
Ibuprofen.
Naproxen.
Have you ever been hospitalized due to illness?
No.
Yes, and I almost died.
Not for illness, but something else.
Yes, but it was too embarrassing to talk about.

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Do you get a flu shot every year?
Yes.
No.
I have before.
If the flu is supposed to be really bad.
How do you get your vitamin C?
Plenty of orange juice.
I don't worry about it.
Airborne.
Lots of fruit and vegetables.
What is the farthest distance you've run?
Marathon.
10K.
5K.
You mean, like to my car, right?

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What causes you to feel winded?
Walking up a flight of stairs.
Getting off the couch.
A quick jog to the mailbox.
Running more than a couple miles.
How often do you go to a gym?
Daily.
A couple times a week.
Maybe once a month.
Oh! That's what the access card in my wallet is for.
How old are your kids?
1-3.
4-7.
8-12.
Teenagers or older.

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What kind of a pet do you have?
Dog.
Cat.
No pets.
Bird.
Have you ever played The Oregon Trail?
No clue what it is.
Loved it as a kid.
Yeah, but I didn't care for it.
The remakes are awesome.
What form of entertainment do you take with you on a plane?
Deck of cards.
Tablet with downloaded movies.
Smartphone.
Book.

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How would you describe your style of camping?
Well-maintained campgrounds.
A little off the beaten path.
Glamping.
A knife, a hook, and experience.
If you could only bring one item into the jungle, what would it be?
Knife.
Fishing hook.
Rope.
Tent.
What is your favorite pack animal?
Llama.
Mule.
Donkey.
Horse.

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