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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. While on the Columbia, the primary interest of the group was to
(a) Trade for otter skins
(b) Reach the Pacific Ocean
(c) Stay dry and warm
(d) Eat, drink and dance

2. France, having transferred the Louisiana Territory to the US, allows the expedition to
(a) Travel through American territory wihout hostility
(b) Include foreigners in the group of explorers
(c) Freely trap for fur along the way
(d) Purchase guns from the French

3. Lewis recommended compensation to all of the members of his party, with the exception of
(a) Newman
(b) York
(c) Charbonneau
(d) Shields

4. Thomas Jefferson appointed Meriwether Lewis
(a) Secretary of the Interior
(b) Secretary of State
(c) As governor of the Lousiana Territory
(d) Speaker of the House

5. Lewis travels extensively through the western frontiers in his position as
(a) Paymaster
(b) Military transporter
(c) Army corporal
(d) Stagecoach driver

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis' first attempt at suicide was

2. Upon escaping a violent situation with Blackfoot warriors, Lewis burned

3. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as

4. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient

5. Lewis wrongly let the Blackfoot warriors know that

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