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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. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for
(a) Rambling
(b) Picking tobacco
(c) Horse grooming
(d) Poker

2. Meriwether Lewis named Marias River after
(a) His mother
(b) His cousin
(c) His sister
(d) His grandmother

3. Lewis and Clark secretly planned to send three men back to St. Louis to deliver
(a) Credit slips
(b) Indian trinkets
(c) Reports
(d) Artifacts

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jefferson's suggestion to Napoleon regarding New Orleans?

2. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

3. The most serious delay in starting the expedition was due to

4. As Jefferson's protege, Lewis had the honor of

5. To follow the large keelboats up the river, the expedition made use of

(see the answer key)

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