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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. Jefferson undertook the preparation of
(a) Boats and clothing to be used by the explorers
(b) Food packaging for the expedition
(c) Many different types of maps to guide the explorers
(d) A large list of "useful knowledge" to be gathered by Lewis

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

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

4. The Captains inadvertently caused trouble by giving the three Indian chiefs
(a) Beads
(b) Whiskey
(c) Promises
(d) Medals

5. The difference between a canoe and a pirogue is that
(a) Pirogues tip over more easily
(b) Canoes move much faster in the water
(c) Pirogues have flat bottoms and canoes do not
(d) Pirogues have a covering over half the boat

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,

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

3. Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson's families have this in common.

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

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

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