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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. Lewis was under the assumption that the Shoshones would want to trade horses for
(a) Trinkets and beads
(b) Tobacco and whiskey
(c) Furs and hides
(d) White men's guns

2. The difference between a canoe and a pirogue is that
(a) Pirogues have flat bottoms and canoes do not
(b) Pirogues tip over more easily
(c) Pirogues have a covering over half the boat
(d) Canoes move much faster in the water

3. At this point in their journey, wild game is
(a) Abundant
(b) Frightened of the boats
(c) Difficult to hunt
(d) Scarce

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The most serious delay in starting the expedition was due to

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

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

4. The Shoshones removed their moccasins to smoke with Lewis, indicating

5. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

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