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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 Report from Fort Mandan March 22 - April 6, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Jefferson undertook the preparation of
(a) A large list of "useful knowledge" to be gathered by Lewis
(b) Many different types of maps to guide the explorers
(c) Food packaging for the expedition
(d) Boats and clothing to be used by the explorers

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

4. Once they were on the Mississippi, Lewis and Clark decided to
(a) Double the size of their group
(b) Study the design of Fulton's steamboat
(c) Explore Missouri country
(d) Make a side trip to Santa Fe

5. The keelboat was replaced by pirogues and canoes at this point in the journey because
(a) Lewis feared frightening the Indians
(b) It was obsolete and rusting
(c) It was too large to navigate the upper Missouri River
(d) t was needed for storage

Short Answer Questions

1. Merriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark are

2. The voyage down the Ohio River starts out slowly because of the party's

3. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

4. The Captains inadvertently caused trouble by giving the three Indian chiefs

5. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

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