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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. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for
(a) Horse grooming
(b) Poker
(c) Picking tobacco
(d) Rambling

2. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find
(a) New and unknown species of wild animals
(b) Unknown Native American tribes
(c) A water connection between both continental coasts
(d) Rare birds and plants

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

4. The voyage down the Ohio River starts out slowly because of the party's
(a) Disagreements
(b) Late start
(c) Poorly designed boats
(d) Disorganization

5. Among his peers, Lewis is considered
(a) Slightly effeminate
(b) A bigot
(c) Honest and trustworthy
(d) A bit shady

Short Answer Questions

1. When he reached Louisville, Kentucky, Lewis

2. Meriwether Lewis, on the journey down the Ohio, contracts

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

4. As Jefferson's protege, Lewis had the honor of

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

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