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

2. Clark's attitude toward hostile Indian tribes was
(a) To intimidate the tribes with their new model guns
(b) To do everything possible to avoid a fight
(c) To always take them by surprise
(d) To alarm the Indians into submission

3. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his
(a) Collection of horses
(b) Dry soup mix
(c) Quinine remedy
(d) Air rifle

4. Black Buffalo was a chief of the
(a) Sioux
(b) Arikara
(c) Omahas
(d) Tetons

5. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis
(a) An unprecedented letter of credit
(b) A warning to spend judiciously
(c) A medal for courage and valor
(d) Marching orders for the expedition

Short Answer Questions

1. Because Lewis' iron-frame boat failed, Clark directed the men to

2. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

3. The Arikaras' island is covered with

4. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find

5. When Sacagawea recalls the place where she was kidnapped by the Hidatsas, she

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