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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis' men made wheels to drag their pirogues out of
(a) Cottonwood trees
(b) Rounded rocks
(c) Bark and mud
(d) Oak trees

2. The most prized and valuable animal found along the river is the
(a) Antelope
(b) Wolf
(c) Beaver
(d) Elk

3. At this point in their journey, wild game is
(a) Frightened of the boats
(b) Scarce
(c) Difficult to hunt
(d) Abundant

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Meriwether Lewis named Marias River after

2. At Clark's River, or Bitterroot River, the expedition met with

3. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,

4. Lewis felt that meeting the Snake Indians could determine

5. Lewis and Clark's meeting with Daniel Boone is a matter of

Short Essay Questions

1. What in Lewis' childhood may have contributed to his later accomplishments?

2. Why did Jefferson appoint Lewis as his personal secretary?

3. Was Sacagawea treated with the respect she was due?

4. Explain Lewis' realization when he was threatened by buffalo bulls, a bear and wolverines.

5. Discuss the perception of the speed of travel in Jefferson's time in 1801.

6. What happened to Lewis' beloved iron-frame boat?

7. Discuss Lewis' mental meanderings on his 32nd birthday.

8. Discuss the punishment meted out to the two soldiers who drank whiskey while on guard duty. Was it fair?

9. Why was Jefferson so interested in exploring the West?

10. Why did the Shoshones hesitate to go with Lewis to meet Clark and help the expedition over the Lemhi River?

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