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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The men in the expedition were bound by the knowledge
(a) They needed to return safely
(b) They were making history
(c) They were dependent on Lewis
(d) They might not survive

2. On their journey back to camp, Windsor and Lewis both
(a) Fell down numerous times
(b) Climbed cottonwoods for the view
(c) Nearly fell into a deep ravine
(d) Determined this was the Missouri

3. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,
(a) Slaves were the dominant population
(b) Slaves form the dominant group in the west
(c) Approximately one million were slaves
(d) Only one thousan were slaves

4. Lewis hoped that the Indians would accept
(a) The ravaging of their lands
(b) The idea of sharing the buffalo
(c) The concept of trading their furs for beads
(d) American sovereignty

5. The most serious delay in starting the expedition was due to
(a) The slowness of the US mail
(b) Having to locate large quantities of dried food
(c) The building of the boat
(d) The process of choosing men to participate

6. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of
(a) A large, waterproof teepee for the troops
(b) Wagons to carry supplies overland
(c) Artifacts for trading with Native Americans
(d) A large, iron, collapsible boat

7. Jefferson undertook the preparation of
(a) A large list of "useful knowledge" to be gathered by Lewis
(b) Food packaging for the expedition
(c) Many different types of maps to guide the explorers
(d) Boats and clothing to be used by the explorers

8. Lewis spoke to the Shoshone chief through
(a) An elderly woman
(b) A young warrior
(c) One of his French officers
(d) Captain Clark

9. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find
(a) A water connection between both continental coasts
(b) Rare birds and plants
(c) Unknown Native American tribes
(d) New and unknown species of wild animals

10. During Jefferson's time, Americans were obsessed with the concept of
(a) Documenting the Native American tribes
(b) Exploring the vast interior of the country
(c) Making peace with Native Americans
(d) Impeaching Thomas Jefferson

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

12. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as
(a) Secretary of State
(b) His personal secretary
(c) Secretary of Commerce
(d) Secretary of the Interior

13. The strange gunshot-type noise that came regularly from the northwest
(a) Was a member of the expedition signalling them
(b) Has never been explained
(c) Was a tribe of advanced Indians
(d) Was Sacagawea's family looking for her

14. Winter at Fort Mandan was
(a) Extremely cold
(b) Pleasant and comfrtable
(c) Raucous and merry
(d) Fairly mild

15. Lewis recommended that Jefferson consider Yellowstone's junction with the Missouri as a site for
(a) A trading post
(b) A new township
(c) The new western capital
(d) A military installation

Short Answer Questions

1. When he reached Louisville, Kentucky, Lewis

2. Lewis and Clark wanted Indian chiefs to go to Washington so they could

3. The Captains inadvertently caused trouble by giving the three Indian chiefs

4. When the funds were appropriate from Congress for the expedition, Jefferson undertook to

5. Among his peers, Lewis is considered

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