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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 Entering Indian Country August 1804 | Chapter 14 Encounter with the Sioux September 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the
(a) Domestic cat
(b) Prairie dog
(c) Coyote
(d) Trout

2. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient
(a) Arms and ammunition to make the journey safely
(b) Food to feed their large crew for many months
(c) Supplies to deal with the multitude of Indians they will meet
(d) Credit enough to puchase what they needed

3. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was
(a) An expert hunter and trapper
(b) William Clark's long-time slave
(c) An expert in firearms
(d) A cartographer and explorer

4. Once they were on the Mississippi, Lewis and Clark decided to
(a) Study the design of Fulton's steamboat
(b) Double the size of their group
(c) Make a side trip to Santa Fe
(d) Explore Missouri country

5. What was Jefferson's suggestion to Napoleon regarding New Orleans?
(a) Cede the area to Spain in order to balance things
(b) Sign the area over to the British to arouse enmity
(c) Go to war with Spain to establish possesssion
(d) Cede the area to the U.S. to prevent a war between allies

Short Answer Questions

1. The primary means of overland transportation in the 1700s was

2. Merriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark are

3. Lewis and Clark wanted Indian chiefs to go to Washington so they could

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

5. The men who served on Lewis & Clark's crew were punished for their violations by

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