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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. Even as a private, Lewis is accepted among military officers because
(a) He is educated
(b) He is extremely capable
(c) He comes from a wealthy family
(d) He is a great horseman

2. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,
(a) Slaves form the dominant group in the west
(b) Slaves were the dominant population
(c) Approximately one million were slaves
(d) Only one thousan were slaves

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

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

5. To follow the large keelboats up the river, the expedition made use of
(a) Paddles
(b) Ski-doos
(c) Pirogues
(d) Inflatable vests

Short Answer Questions

1. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

2. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis

3. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was

4. Why did expectations soar during this phase of the trip?

5. Lewis recommended that Jefferson consider Yellowstone's junction with the Missouri as a site for

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