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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the towropes made from?

2. What was Blackbird killed by?

3. What river is the White Catfish camp located above?

4. Where is Meriwether Lewis in this chapter?

5. What are prairie dogs rumored to live with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lewis save the pirogues in Chapter 7?

2. How do the captains ensure they are on the right course?

3. How does Clark defuse a situation between a husband and wife on November 22nd?

4. What decision does the Court Martial make on Hugh Hall and John Collins?

5. Why do the Captains need to punish three members of the team in the opening chapter?

6. What do the men do when they set up camp on August the 15th?

7. What occurs in the meeting between the captains and the Indian tribes in the second chapter?

8. Why do the captains want to find La Liberte in the second chapter?

9. Why does Lewis worry about the construction of the main boat in Chapter 11?

10. Describe the meeting that takes place between the captains and the Yankton Siuox on August 30th.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and outline either Clark or Lewis' thoughts on the subject. Use your own ideas to argue whether you think the captain you have chosen is right or wrong.

1) The motives of the French Traders

2) Making peace with the Indians

3) The American Indian's way of life

Essay Topic 2

What impact have Lewis and Clark had on modern America? Why were Lewis and Clark specifically asked to lead the expedition? How are Lewis and Clark regarded today?

Essay Topic 3

What leadership qualities do Clark and Lewis have? What kind of relationship do the captains have with other members of the Corps?

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