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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. Which of the following words does Lewis use to describe the Shoshone Indians?

2. Which two members of the Corps accompany Lewis to see the man on the horse?

3. What does the Corps use dogs for?

4. Who tumbles down a steep hill with his horse?

5. Why does Clark say the Teton Sioux Indians will not be tolerated around the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the trek across the Bitterroots Mountains so difficult?

2. How does Sacagawea surprise Lewis in Chapter 13?

3. How does Clark relieve the horses' pain?

4. How does Yellept help the Corps in Chapter 20?

5. How do the captains communicate to the Indians in Chapter 16?

6. How do the men spend their time at Fort Clapsop?

7. Why does the Corps feel such great joy in Chapter 17 when it reaches the ocean?

8. How do the Indians greet the party in Chapter 14?

9. What does Clark tell the Pawnee and Teton tribes in Chapter 24?

10. Describe the visit to the Indian village in Chapter 15.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the punishment and discipline used in the book to keep the Corps in order.

1) Why was so important to keep the Corps disciplined?

2) In what way do Lewis and Clark set a good a example for the men?

3) Why are none of the punished men asked to leave the Corps?

Essay Topic 2

Why was the American President held more highly in regard in the 19th century than he is today? What did the Indians think about having their lives ruled by someone who had nothing to do with their culture?

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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