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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wild game animals were not afraid of the men, perhaps because
(a) They had never seen one before
(b) They smelled like other naimals
(c) They talked gently to them
(d) They posed no threat

2. One of Lewis' most prized possessions was his
(a) Collection of horses
(b) Dry soup mix
(c) Air rifle
(d) Quinine remedy

3. It is important to Lewis that the men consider
(a) William Clark as second in command
(b) William Clark his equal
(c) His authority as final
(d) His dog Seaman, when they eat meals

4. Rather than ascend the Yellowstone, the expedition instead
(a) Partied at te rivers' junction
(b) Continued up the Missouri
(c) Stayed on the Marias
(d) Cut over to the Columbia

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

6. Many outlying Mandan villages are abandoned due to
(a) Seasonal hunting
(b) War among tribes
(c) Smallpox
(d) Inclement weather

7. Lewis' men made wheels to drag their pirogues out of
(a) Rounded rocks
(b) Bark and mud
(c) Cottonwood trees
(d) Oak trees

8. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for
(a) Horse grooming
(b) Picking tobacco
(c) Rambling
(d) Poker

9. The difference between a canoe and a pirogue is that
(a) Canoes move much faster in the water
(b) Pirogues have a covering over half the boat
(c) Pirogues tip over more easily
(d) Pirogues have flat bottoms and canoes do not

10. When Sacagawea became ill, Lewis treated her with
(a) Herbal teas and tinctures
(b) Poultices and sulphur water
(c) Quinine water
(d) Alcohol and bleeding

11. 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

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

13. As Lewis and his small scouting party ascended the north river bank, they were plagued by
(a) Prickly pears
(b) Snakes
(c) Falling rocks
(d) Grizzlies

14. Twisted Hair was a
(a) Dishonest person
(b) Dreamer
(c) Nez Perce chief
(d) Greedy man

15. Proceeding downstream on wet clay, the party found the ground to be extremely
(a) Smelly
(b) Soft
(c) Sticky
(d) Slippery

Short Answer Questions

1. The men who served on Lewis & Clark's crew were punished for their violations by

2. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce

3. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was

4. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis

5. Andre Michaux was selected to lead an expedition west until Jefferson discovered that

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