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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 Fort Clatsop December 8, 1805 - March 23, 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Captains inadvertently caused trouble by giving the three Indian chiefs
(a) Beads
(b) Promises
(c) Whiskey
(d) Medals

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

3. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of
(a) A large, iron, collapsible boat
(b) Wagons to carry supplies overland
(c) A large, waterproof teepee for the troops
(d) Artifacts for trading with Native Americans

4. The Shoshones were intimidated by other tribes because they
(a) Had no guns
(b) Lived in an area of sparse game
(c) Were too weak with hunger to fight
(d) Had been ravaged by the Blackfeet

5. The Shoshones removed their moccasins to smoke with Lewis, indicating
(a) Their humility
(b) Their sincerity in friendship
(c) Their respect for a clean blanket
(d) Their interest in his mocassins

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce

2. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the

3. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

4. Lewis was under the assumption that the Shoshones would want to trade horses for

5. France, having transferred the Louisiana Territory to the US, allows the expedition to

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