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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 Report from Fort Mandan March 22 - April 6, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) A large list of "useful knowledge" to be gathered by Lewis
(d) Food packaging for the expedition

2. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his
(a) Air rifle
(b) Quinine remedy
(c) Collection of horses
(d) Dry soup mix

3. Meriwether Lewis, on the journey down the Ohio, contracts
(a) Dysentary from spoiled food
(b) Bilious fever from damp nights
(c) Influenza from bad water
(d) Malaria from mosquitoes

4. In addition to his detailed descriptions of the plains, Lewis' reports resembled a
(a) Newspaper account of an ongoing event
(b) Promotional travelogue and business prospectus
(c) Chronological fiction
(d) Legal opinion

5. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis
(a) Marching orders for the expedition
(b) A warning to spend judiciously
(c) An unprecedented letter of credit
(d) A medal for courage and valor

Short Answer Questions

1. Merriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark are

2. The Captains inadvertently caused trouble by giving the three Indian chiefs

3. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,

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

5. It is important to Lewis that the men consider

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