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

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

3. When he reached Louisville, Kentucky, Lewis
(a) Almost gives up the journey
(b) Meets up with his partner, William Clark
(c) Registers Indians into his crew
(d) Decides to delay the expedition

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

5. The keelboat was replaced by pirogues and canoes at this point in the journey because
(a) t was needed for storage
(b) It was too large to navigate the upper Missouri River
(c) It was obsolete and rusting
(d) Lewis feared frightening the Indians

Short Answer Questions

1. Once they were on the Mississippi, Lewis and Clark decided to

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

3. The most prized and valuable animal found along the river is the

4. Among his peers, Lewis is considered

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

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