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

2. Even as a private, Lewis is accepted among military officers because
(a) He is a great horseman
(b) He is educated
(c) He is extremely capable
(d) He comes from a wealthy family

3. Lewis tells Jefferson that the Snake Indians have large quantities of
(a) Corn
(b) Furs
(c) Buffalo
(d) Horses

4. The Shoshones were intimidated by other tribes because they
(a) Had been ravaged by the Blackfeet
(b) Had no guns
(c) Lived in an area of sparse game
(d) Were too weak with hunger to fight

5. Captain Clark's commission named him only as a
(a) Private
(b) Corporal
(c) Major
(d) Lieutenant

Short Answer Questions

1. Among his peers, Lewis is considered

2. It is important to Lewis that the men consider

3. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for

4. Thomas Jefferson appointed Meriwether Lewis

5. Government officials began to pester Lewis over

(see the answer key)

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