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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Down the Ohio September - November 1803 | Chapter 10 Up the Mississippi to Winter Camp November 1803 - March 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The primary means of overland transportation in the 1700s was
(a) Crude highways
(b) Horse-drawn carriage
(c) Antique automobiles
(d) Waterways

3. 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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis' political leanings favor

2. Although he is formally educated, Meriwether Lewis returns to Virginia

3. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find

4. Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson's families have this in common.

5. Lewis feels that Native Americans will become civilized citizens, but

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