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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Downward Toward the Coast.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What river runs under the Black Mountains?
(a) The Washington River
(b) The Jefferson River
(c) The Coyote River
(d) The Cheyenne River

2. What material do the men use to build huts?
(a) Cottonwood
(b) Cane
(c) Pinewood
(d) Buffalo skin

3. Who does the Corps leave with the tribe?
(a) Sergeant Pryor
(b) Peter Dorian
(c) Captain Lewis
(d) Gass

4. What do the men name the river near the buffalo carcasses?
(a) The Red River
(b) River Rott
(c) Murder River
(d) Slaughter River

5. What do most of the men like about the Mandan village?
(a) The food is great
(b) It is near shops
(c) It is very comfortable
(d) The women are attractive

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps the mosquitoes away in this chapter?

2. Who is the Great Father the captains talk about?

3. What rank is Richard Warfington?

4. What does the scouting party have to find up the southern fork of the river?

5. What do the captains give the Indian boys as a present?

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