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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37 Last Voyage September 3 - October 11, 1809.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis had trouble adjusting to his new role in which he
(a) Had to answer for his actions
(b) Was expected to communicate
(c) Had full authority
(d) Had only a few assistants

2. Lewis' first attempt at suicide was
(a) A misfire
(b) A false alarm
(c) A call for help
(d) Unsuccessful

3. St. Louis in 1808 was
(a) A melting pot of different cultures
(b) The capital of the US
(c) A scene of great poverty
(d) A dangerous town for the French

4. Unlike the coastal Chinook Indians, the Walla-Walla Indians prove to be
(a) Trustworthy and kind
(b) Taller and meaner
(c) Ready to assimilate
(d) Independent and healthy

5. In the Spring at Fort Mandan, Lewis felt that the expedition was really
(a) A pipe dream
(b) Halfway finished
(c) Coming to an end
(d) Just beginning

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis sent a long letter to Hugh Heney that he hoped would

2. In addition to his detailed descriptions of the plains, Lewis' reports resembled a

3. Although he is formally educated, Meriwether Lewis returns to Virginia

4. Thomas Jefferson appointed Meriwether Lewis

5. Clark was appointed as brigadier general of militia, as well as

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