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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. Even as a private, Lewis is accepted among military officers because
(a) He comes from a wealthy family
(b) He is educated
(c) He is a great horseman
(d) He is extremely capable

2. Why did expectations soar during this phase of the trip?
(a) The fur trade busienss was booming
(b) Trade with Indians seemed promising
(c) Lewis thought there was a water link to the Columbia River
(d) The plains were full of timber

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

4. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was
(a) An expert hunter and trapper
(b) A cartographer and explorer
(c) An expert in firearms
(d) William Clark's long-time slave

5. Among his peers, Lewis is considered
(a) Slightly effeminate
(b) Honest and trustworthy
(c) A bigot
(d) A bit shady

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his

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

4. The Arikaras' island is covered with

5. Andre Michaux was selected to lead an expedition west until Jefferson discovered that

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