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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Down the Ohio September - November 1803 | Chapter 10 Up the Mississippi to Winter Camp November 1803 - March 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Jefferson's protege, Lewis had the honor of
(a) Coordinating Jefferson's social engagements
(b) Delivering Jefferson's first State of the Union Address
(c) Appointing Jefferson's cabinet members
(d) Being recognized as Jefferson's servant

2. When he reached Louisville, Kentucky, Lewis
(a) Almost gives up the journey
(b) Registers Indians into his crew
(c) Meets up with his partner, William Clark
(d) Decides to delay the expedition

3. What was Jefferson's suggestion to Napoleon regarding New Orleans?
(a) Cede the area to the U.S. to prevent a war between allies
(b) Cede the area to Spain in order to balance things
(c) Go to war with Spain to establish possesssion
(d) Sign the area over to the British to arouse enmity

4. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his
(a) Dry soup mix
(b) Air rifle
(c) Collection of horses
(d) Quinine remedy

5. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis
(a) A medal for courage and valor
(b) An unprecedented letter of credit
(c) Marching orders for the expedition
(d) A warning to spend judiciously

Short Answer Questions

1. Meriwether Lewis, on the journey down the Ohio, contracts

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

3. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find

4. Plantation owners constantly seek additional land because

5. Andre Michaux was selected to lead an expedition west until Jefferson discovered that

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