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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 tip over more easily
(b) Pirogues have a covering over half the boat
(c) Pirogues have flat bottoms and canoes do not
(d) Canoes move much faster in the water

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

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

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

5. Lewis' attitude toward gold during this expedition was one of
(a) Hope
(b) Indifference
(c) Excessive greed
(d) Futility

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis planned ahead for meetings with Native Americans by bringing

2. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

3. At this point in their journey, wild game is

4. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was

5. The men who served on Lewis & Clark's crew were punished for their violations by

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