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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 day does the Corps celebrate in this chapter?
(a) Thanksgiving
(b) Christmas Day
(c) Independence Day
(d) Easter Sunday

2. What does Clark observe in the distance on July 20th?
(a) Buffalo
(b) Smoke
(c) Mountains
(d) Indians

3. What kind of food does Sacawagea gather for the Corps?
(a) Nuts
(b) Coffee beans
(c) Sugar cane
(d) Berries

4. What are the towropes made from?
(a) Buffalo skin
(b) Elk skin
(c) Antelope skin
(d) Dog skin

5. Why do the captains think the Arikaras Indians are not in their village in this chapter?
(a) They are hunting buffaloes
(b) They have runaway
(c) They are on holiday
(d) They are hiding in ambush

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is chosen to replace Sergeant Floyd?

2. What do most of the men like about the Mandan village?

3. What are prairie dogs rumored to live with?

4. What do the captains need during their talks with the Tetons?

5. What does Jean Valle operate from his house?

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