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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the
(a) Trout
(b) Coyote
(c) Prairie dog
(d) Domestic cat
2. Lewis and Clark wanted Indian chiefs to go to Washington so they could
(a) Display themselves to Congress
(b) Meet their new father
(c) See how wealthy white men lived in the states
(d) Express their displeasure with the white man
3. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was
(a) William Clark's long-time slave
(b) An expert hunter and trapper
(c) An expert in firearms
(d) A cartographer and explorer
4. 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
5. As Jefferson's protege, Lewis had the honor of
(a) Delivering Jefferson's first State of the Union Address
(b) Appointing Jefferson's cabinet members
(c) Being recognized as Jefferson's servant
(d) Coordinating Jefferson's social engagements
Short Answer Questions
1. Lewis feels that Native Americans will become civilized citizens, but
2. Lewis hoped that the Indians would accept
3. In the Spring at Fort Mandan, Lewis felt that the expedition was really
4. Captain Clark's commission named him only as a
5. Lewis thought that buffalo hair might produce
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the expedition manage to drag its boats over land?
2. Why was it fortuitous that the group encountered the Nez Perce Indians?
3. Of what, exactly, was the "great father" trying to convince the Indians, under Jefferson's instructions?
4. What was the primary reason for wanting to find the Shoshones at this point in the trip?
5. Discuss Lewis' mental meanderings on his 32nd birthday.
6. Did Jefferson see something special in Meriwether Lewis?
7. What happened to Lewis' beloved iron-frame boat?
8. What was ironic about the government's response to the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794?
9. What may have convinced Lewis and Clark that they needed to double their crew?
10. Explain Lewis' realization when he was threatened by buffalo bulls, a bear and wolverines.
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