Westward/Pony/Notes

What did the Pony Express deliver?

• Telegraphs

• Horses

• Mail

• Fresh fruit

Around how long was the route covered by the Pony Express?

• 900 miles

• 1900 miles

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

The easternmost point of the Pony Express was in what state?

• Missouri

• North Carolina

• Maine

• Ohio

What city in California did the Pony Express route end at?

• Los Angeles

• North Hollywood

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

Hundreds of Pony Express riders were killed while trying to deliver the mail.

• True

• False

What year did the Pony Express begin?

• 1960

• 1860

• 1912

• 1876

What new invention caused the Pony Express to become obsolete?

• Email

• Automobile

• Telephone

• Telegraph

Around how long did it take for mail to travel along the entire Pony Express route?

• three days

• six days

• 9 days

• 1 month

How much was a Pony Express rider paid per month?

• $25

• $100

• $500

• $1,000

Pony Express riders were typically skinny teenagers who weighed less than 125 pounds.

• True

• False