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

2. Andre Michaux was selected to lead an expedition west until Jefferson discovered that
(a) Michaux was an agent of the French government
(b) Michaux was under educated
(c) Michaux's interests lay in his own personal wealth
(d) Michaux was incapable of understanding his peers

3. At Clark's River, or Bitterroot River, the expedition met with
(a) Ross Indians
(b) Modoc Indians
(c) Shoshone squaws
(d) Samish Indians

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

5. After the hungry men gorged themselves on dried fish and roots,
(a) They became violently ill
(b) Their strength was regained
(c) They reverted to horse meat
(d) They put off traveling for another week

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis realized that he was facing sixteen miles of portage, meaning

2. Because Lewis' iron-frame boat failed, Clark directed the men to

3. On some of the worst days of the expedition the men were forced to

4. On their journey over the Bitterroots, Lewis and his men found

5. Lewis spoke to the Shoshone chief through

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Lewis' beloved iron-frame boat?

2. What caused the expedition's "portage" period to be longer than expected?

3. Explain Lewis' realization when he was threatened by buffalo bulls, a bear and wolverines.

4. Why was it fortuitous that the group encountered the Nez Perce Indians?

5. Discuss the perception of the speed of travel in Jefferson's time in 1801.

6. Why is Sacagawea's presence valuable to the expedition?

7. What in Lewis' childhood may have contributed to his later accomplishments?

8. What was the primary reason for wanting to find the Shoshones at this point in the trip?

9. How did the expedition manage to drag its boats over land?

10. Why did Jefferson appoint Lewis as his personal secretary?

(see the answer keys)

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