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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 Fort Clatsop December 8, 1805 - March 23, 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the funds were appropriate from Congress for the expedition, Jefferson undertook to
(a) Show Lewis how to calculate latitude and longitude
(b) Gather wagons and guns for Lewis
(c) Have Lewis fully educated by experts in many fields
(d) Have Lewis come to live with him in the presidential house

2. France, having transferred the Louisiana Territory to the US, allows the expedition to
(a) Purchase guns from the French
(b) Travel through American territory wihout hostility
(c) Freely trap for fur along the way
(d) Include foreigners in the group of explorers

3. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of
(a) Artifacts for trading with Native Americans
(b) A large, waterproof teepee for the troops
(c) Wagons to carry supplies overland
(d) A large, iron, collapsible boat

4. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the
(a) Trout
(b) Domestic cat
(c) Prairie dog
(d) Coyote

5. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce
(a) A fine wool
(b) Packing material
(c) Good stuffing for pillows
(d) Soft baby blankets

Short Answer Questions

1. At this point in their journey, wild game is

2. The most prized and valuable animal found along the river is the

3. Lewis spoke to the Shoshone chief through

4. Jefferson undertook the preparation of

5. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

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