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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 From Marias River to the Great Falls June 3 - June 20, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Lewis and his small scouting party ascended the north river bank, they were plagued by
(a) Falling rocks
(b) Grizzlies
(c) Snakes
(d) Prickly pears

2. Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson's families have this in common.
(a) They both are avid slaveowners
(b) They own plantations in Virginia
(c) They smoke fresh-picked tobacco
(d) They are second cousins

3. On their journey back to camp, Windsor and Lewis both
(a) Nearly fell into a deep ravine
(b) Climbed cottonwoods for the view
(c) Fell down numerous times
(d) Determined this was the Missouri

4. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce
(a) A fine wool
(b) Good stuffing for pillows
(c) Soft baby blankets
(d) Packing material

5. Mriwether Lewis gathered his specimens by
(a) Commanding Seaman to kill them
(b) Killing them
(c) Making sketches of them
(d) Pinning them to the boat's deck

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The two captains try to decide among two large river forks, which is the true

3. Plantation owners constantly seek additional land because

4. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

5. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his

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