Plan an Oregon Trail Trip and We'll Guess If You'll Die Of Dysentery!

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Plan an Oregon Trail Trip and We'll Guess If You'll Die Of Dysentery!
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About This Quiz

Back in the old days when people headed to the west to seek a better way of life, a lot of them headed out there on wagons while on the Oregon Trail. A lot of people that used that trail had a pretty good time, making their way west, and had no huge issues other than the normal ones of the time. Pretty cool right? Well, yeah, but a lot of other people died. A lot of them died because of diseases such as dysentery or the elements they were exposed to on the way west.

Now, we know that you do a pretty good job when it comes to taking care of yourself. Last week at the company barbecue you were the only one that was able to get the grill started, and last night when it was cold you went out and got a couple logs and made a fire in your fireplace, so we have a pretty good idea that you would have survived the harsh realities of the Oregon Trail just fine. But some other people aren't quite as tough or resourceful as you are. Take this quiz and find out how you would have done on the Oregon Trail.

Do you know how to find clean water?
No idea
Maybe
Yes, usually
Naturally
Can you handle the cold?
Nope
If I am dressed for it.
If it's not too bad.
Sure
Do you sunburn easily?
Yes
Often
I can.
No

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How good are your knees?
Terrible
OK
Good
Perfect
Do you have good shoes?
I have great shoes - they are stilettos.
I have OK ballet flats.
I have good sneakers.
I have great hiking boots.
Do you have a faithful dog?
I do not like animals.
I don't.
I have a chihuahua.
I have a husky.

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Do you have any Imodium?
What is that?
Oops, I knew I forgot something.
I have two.
I have a bottle.
How about water purifying tablets?
What is that?
I forgot that too.
I have a few.
I have more than you can possibly imagine.
Do you plan to ride a wagon or a horse?
I'm gonna walk.
I'm gonna ride.
I'm going in a wagon.
I'm going in a two-horse wagon.

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What one item will you not leave without?
Necklace with sentimental value
Hat
Coat
Boots
Are you determined?
Not at all
Occasionally
Often
I have all the grit.
Are you very strong?
I am feeble.
I am average.
I am athletic.
I am a weightlifter.

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Do you have hearty, callused hands?
I have frail and soft hands.
I have ordinary hands.
I have good hands.
My hands are like leather and my grip strength is ridiculous.
Are you good in a crisis?
That question makes me sweat.
I was one time.
Usually
Always
Do you have plenty of beef jerky?
I am a vegan.
Ew, no.
I have some.
I have a crate.

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Do you have long underwear?
That's not comfy, so no.
I have one set.
I have four sets.
I have 10 sets.
Do you have a fleece lined coat?
No, that's not stylish.
No, that's heavy.
Yes, it's nice.
I have two.
Who else is with you?
No one
My elderly grandma
My boo
My extended family

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Do you have a compass?
I can't read those anyway.
I have one.
I have two.
I have three.
Can you read a map?
No
No, but I can ask for directions.
Yes
I am a cartographer.
Did you bring your penknife?
I do not like knives.
I lost it.
I brought a mini one.
I brought four of varying types.

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What about your toolkit?
I don't like tools.
I have a chisel.
I have a nice little kit.
I have 100 tools.
Do you have spare shoelaces?
I prefer Velcro.
I don't have lace up shoes.
I have one spare set.
I have three spare sets.
How will you keep wolves at bay?
I will respect God's creation and it will respect me.
I will run away.
I will use flares.
I will shoot them if I have to.

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What time of year are you going?
Winter
Fall
Summer
Spring
Do you have anything for bribes, just in case?
Why would I need that?
I have some furs.
I have lots of money.
I have jewels, money, furs, and weapons.
Did you pack your gun?
I am a pacifist.
I have a handgun.
I have a shotgun.
I have an arsenal.

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How much ammo did you bring?
None
One box
One carton
Three crates
Did you bring your star chart?
You mean like astrology?
I can't read that.
Of course
I have them all memorized.
When are you going?
I am going in the 1830's.
1840's
1900's
Today

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