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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. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient
(a) Arms and ammunition to make the journey safely
(b) Supplies to deal with the multitude of Indians they will meet
(c) Food to feed their large crew for many months
(d) Credit enough to puchase what they needed

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

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

4. Lewis named many of the new rivers he found after
(a) Women he had known
(b) Jefferson's ancestors
(c) Clark's family members
(d) Government officials and politicians

5. Lewis planned ahead for meetings with Native Americans by bringing
(a) Silk jackets
(b) Meat and vegetables
(c) Wool blankets
(d) Bales of gifts

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to his detailed descriptions of the plains, Lewis' reports resembled a

2. The primary means of overland transportation in the 1700s was

3. Merriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark are

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

5. Lewis hoped that the Indians would accept

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