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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. The Americans astonished the Indians by
(a) Navigating Class V rapids in canoes
(b) Shooting their rifles into the air
(c) Walking along the river on cliffs
(d) Swimming the deep rapids

2. Ironically, Jefferson told visiting Indians that
(a) No wrong would ever be done to them
(b) Their goods were worth more than ours
(c) They could have their own nations
(d) We were at their service

3. The Arikaras' island is covered with
(a) Flowers and butteflies
(b) Growing vegetables
(c) Reptiles and strange birds
(d) Dirt and rocks

4. What was Jefferson's suggestion to Napoleon regarding New Orleans?
(a) Cede the area to Spain in order to balance things
(b) Sign the area over to the British to arouse enmity
(c) Go to war with Spain to establish possesssion
(d) Cede the area to the U.S. to prevent a war between allies

5. The Captains decided to ride out some very dangerous rapids, which resulted in
(a) Old Toby leaving the expedition
(b) The men deciding that Lewis was still unwell
(c) A divide between the two Captains
(d) Broken canoes and lost equipment

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time Lewis reaches Grinder's Inn, he seems

2. The Indians almost provoked Lewis to the point of

3. Lewis recommended compensation to all of the members of his party, with the exception of

4. The government refused to pay Lewis' drafts for the return of Big White, ostensibly because

5. Lewis and his small group travel to the headwaters of the Marias in order to

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