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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 Looking for the Shoshones July 15 - August 12, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Spring at Fort Mandan, Lewis felt that the expedition was really
(a) A pipe dream
(b) Coming to an end
(c) Just beginning
(d) Halfway finished

3. As Jefferson's protege, Lewis had the honor of
(a) Delivering Jefferson's first State of the Union Address
(b) Appointing Jefferson's cabinet members
(c) Being recognized as Jefferson's servant
(d) Coordinating Jefferson's social engagements

4. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,
(a) Only one thousan were slaves
(b) Approximately one million were slaves
(c) Slaves were the dominant population
(d) Slaves form the dominant group in the west

5. Once they were on the Mississippi, Lewis and Clark decided to
(a) Explore Missouri country
(b) Double the size of their group
(c) Make a side trip to Santa Fe
(d) Study the design of Fulton's steamboat

Short Answer Questions

1. Among his peers, Lewis is considered

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

3. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the

4. Lewis' men made wheels to drag their pirogues out of

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

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