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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. Captain Lewis has his doubts about Jefferson's hope to
(a) Bring Indian chiefs to Washington
(b) Learn about Western wildlife
(c) Pick the men up by ship
(d) Incorporate Indians into the body politic

2. Settling at the coastal fort, the men start a
(a) Fishing expedition
(b) Dock-building project
(c) Salt-making operation
(d) Whaling expedition

3. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought
(a) He had been abandoned
(b) The captain was expecting him to scout ahead
(c) The group would make better time
(d) He was chasing the keelboat

4. The most prized and valuable animal found along the river is the
(a) Wolf
(b) Elk
(c) Beaver
(d) Antelope

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce

2. While Lewis worked on his drawings and descriptions of plants and animals, Clark worked on

3. When the funds were appropriate from Congress for the expedition, Jefferson undertook to

4. Wild game animals were not afraid of the men, perhaps because

5. Lewis learns from Cameahwait that the Nez Perce Indians

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