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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32 Washington January - March 1807.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Clark's River, or Bitterroot River, the expedition met with
(a) Ross Indians
(b) Shoshone squaws
(c) Samish Indians
(d) Modoc Indians

2. On their journey over the Bitterroots, Lewis and his men found
(a) Signs of spring
(b) A butchered horse left for them by Clark
(c) A lagoon full of fish
(d) A few buffalo

3. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find
(a) Rare birds and plants
(b) Unknown Native American tribes
(c) A water connection between both continental coasts
(d) New and unknown species of wild animals

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

5. Why did expectations soar during this phase of the trip?
(a) The plains were full of timber
(b) Trade with Indians seemed promising
(c) The fur trade busienss was booming
(d) Lewis thought there was a water link to the Columbia River

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Captains decided to ride out some very dangerous rapids, which resulted in

3. Many outlying Mandan villages are abandoned due to

4. Lewis seriously wanted to avoid

5. Neither Captain took Sacagawea along to meet the Indians

(see the answer key)

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