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

2. Lewis and Clark's meeting with Daniel Boone is a matter of
(a) Speculation only
(b) Factual reports
(c) Recorded history
(d) Indians' assumption

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

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

5. Clark's attitude toward hostile Indian tribes was
(a) To alarm the Indians into submission
(b) To intimidate the tribes with their new model guns
(c) To always take them by surprise
(d) To do everything possible to avoid a fight

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lewis' political leanings favor

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

4. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as

5. Lewis travels extensively through the western frontiers in his position as

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