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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Downward Toward the Coast.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the captains need during their talks with the Tetons?
(a) A bodyguard
(b) A guard dog
(c) Weapons
(d) An interpreter

2. What does Jean Valle operate from his house?
(a) A grocery store
(b) A bar
(c) A post office
(d) A trading post

3. What river does the Corps reach at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Maria's River
(b) Gordon's River
(c) Musselshell River
(d) Washington River

4. What is the name of the Teton chief?
(a) Blackbird
(b) Sitting Bull
(c) Colin the Coyote
(d) Black Buffalo

5. What kind of animal almost jumps on Clark?
(a) Coyote
(b) Puma
(c) Cougar
(d) Wolf

Short Answer Questions

1. What two animals does Valle say live in the Black Mountains?

2. What does York tell the Indians he used to eat?

3. What do the men buy from the Indians in this chapter?

4. Who does the man who visits two days before Christmas want to make peace with?

5. Who is chosen to replace Sergeant Floyd?

(see the answer key)

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