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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. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as
(a) Secretary of the Interior
(b) His personal secretary
(c) Secretary of State
(d) Secretary of Commerce

2. Black Buffalo was a chief of the
(a) Sioux
(b) Arikara
(c) Tetons
(d) Omahas

3. Lewis travels extensively through the western frontiers in his position as
(a) Paymaster
(b) Stagecoach driver
(c) Military transporter
(d) Army corporal

4. Lewis tells Jefferson that the Snake Indians have large quantities of
(a) Furs
(b) Buffalo
(c) Horses
(d) Corn

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Wild game animals were not afraid of the men, perhaps because

3. Jefferson undertook the preparation of

4. Winter at Fort Mandan was

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

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