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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. Lewis and Clark's meeting with Daniel Boone is a matter of
(a) Factual reports
(b) Speculation only
(c) Recorded history
(d) Indians' assumption

2. Jefferson undertook the preparation of
(a) Many different types of maps to guide the explorers
(b) Boats and clothing to be used by the explorers
(c) A large list of "useful knowledge" to be gathered by Lewis
(d) Food packaging for the expedition

3. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought
(a) He had been abandoned
(b) He was chasing the keelboat
(c) The group would make better time
(d) The captain was expecting him to scout ahead

4. Merriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark are
(a) Related by marriage
(b) Distant rivals
(c) Very close friends
(d) Acquainted but not familiar

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his

2. The men in the expedition were bound by the knowledge

3. Lewis feels that Native Americans will become civilized citizens, but

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

5. The Arikaras' island is covered with

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