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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 From Marias River to the Great Falls June 3 - June 20, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Jefferson's time, Americans were obsessed with the concept of
(a) Documenting the Native American tribes
(b) Impeaching Thomas Jefferson
(c) Making peace with Native Americans
(d) Exploring the vast interior of the country

2. Even as a private, Lewis is accepted among military officers because
(a) He is educated
(b) He is a great horseman
(c) He comes from a wealthy family
(d) He is extremely capable

3. Many outlying Mandan villages are abandoned due to
(a) Inclement weather
(b) Seasonal hunting
(c) Smallpox
(d) War among tribes

4. The men who served on Lewis & Clark's crew were punished for their violations by
(a) Pulling extra cooking duty
(b) Being held in stocks
(c) Being confined to the ship
(d) The laying on of lashes

5. Clark's attitude toward hostile Indian tribes was
(a) To intimidate the tribes with their new model guns
(b) To always take them by surprise
(c) To alarm the Indians into submission
(d) To do everything possible to avoid a fight

Short Answer Questions

1. When the funds were appropriate from Congress for the expedition, Jefferson undertook to

2. When he reached Louisville, Kentucky, Lewis

3. Lewis travels extensively through the western frontiers in his position as

4. As Lewis and his small scouting party ascended the north river bank, they were plagued by

5. To follow the large keelboats up the river, the expedition made use of

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