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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28 The Lolo Trail June 10 - July 2, 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis sent a long letter to Hugh Heney that he hoped would
(a) Begin better relations among the Indian tribes
(b) Settle issues between the Sioux and Canadians
(c) Convince the Sioux and British of America's strength
(d) Convince Heney he was on the wrong side

2. The keelboat was replaced by pirogues and canoes at this point in the journey because
(a) It was obsolete and rusting
(b) Lewis feared frightening the Indians
(c) It was too large to navigate the upper Missouri River
(d) t was needed for storage

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

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

5. In addition to his detailed descriptions of the plains, Lewis' reports resembled a
(a) Legal opinion
(b) Chronological fiction
(c) Newspaper account of an ongoing event
(d) Promotional travelogue and business prospectus

Short Answer Questions

1. At this point in their journey, wild game is

2. Captain Lewis has his doubts about Jefferson's hope to

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

4. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

5. During Jefferson's time, Americans were obsessed with the concept of

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