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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Lewis learns from Cameahwait that the Nez Perce Indians
(a) Fished the Columbia
(b) Lived west of the mountains
(c) Traveled north every year to hunt
(d) Were well educated

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

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

6. Lewis' attitude toward gold during this expedition was one of
(a) Futility
(b) Hope
(c) Indifference
(d) Excessive greed

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

8. Although he is formally educated, Meriwether Lewis returns to Virginia
(a) At the behest of Thomas Jefferson
(b) To manage the family plantation
(c) To coordinate the education of his sister
(d) To care for his ailing mother

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

10. Clark's attitude toward hostile Indian tribes was
(a) To do everything possible to avoid a fight
(b) To alarm the Indians into submission
(c) To intimidate the tribes with their new model guns
(d) To always take them by surprise

11. The Shoshones removed their moccasins to smoke with Lewis, indicating
(a) Their interest in his mocassins
(b) Their humility
(c) Their respect for a clean blanket
(d) Their sincerity in friendship

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

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

14. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce
(a) Soft baby blankets
(b) A fine wool
(c) Packing material
(d) Good stuffing for pillows

15. Why did expectations soar during this phase of the trip?
(a) The plains were full of timber
(b) The fur trade busienss was booming
(c) Trade with Indians seemed promising
(d) Lewis thought there was a water link to the Columbia River

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

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

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

5. The most serious delay in starting the expedition was due to

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