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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. To follow the large keelboats up the river, the expedition made use of
(a) Inflatable vests
(b) Paddles
(c) Ski-doos
(d) Pirogues

2. At this point in their journey, wild game is
(a) Frightened of the boats
(b) Difficult to hunt
(c) Abundant
(d) Scarce

3. As Lewis and his small scouting party ascended the north river bank, they were plagued by
(a) Prickly pears
(b) Grizzlies
(c) Falling rocks
(d) Snakes

4. Captain Clark's commission named him only as a
(a) Major
(b) Lieutenant
(c) Private
(d) Corporal

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce

2. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as

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

4. Lewis and Clark secretly planned to send three men back to St. Louis to deliver

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

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