2. The Indians almost provoked Lewis to the point of
(a) Jailing them indefinitely
(b) Stealing their horses
(c) Burning their houses
(d) Shooting them

3. On his journey to Washington, Lewis wrote to Madison and expressed that he was
(a) Afraid his illness might overtake him soon
(b) Bringing duplicates of his journals
(c) Enjoying being governor of Louisiana Territory
(d) Confident his drafts would be approved

4. Jefferson felt that the Indians would give over their land in exchange for
(a) Payment of their mounting debts to America
(b) Peace and sovereignty
(c) Liquor and tobacco
(d) Guns and ammunition

5. During his dazed journey, Lewis several times, thought
(a) He was going to die
(b) Indians would overtake him
(c) Clark was coming to his rescue
(d) There were bears in the road

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis felt deeply betrayed by the government's

2. The men could tell they were nearing a trading post because they saw

3. As they travel toward St. Louis, Meriwether Lewis feels that

4. Speculation about the eight-month period include the possibility that

5. Lewis caught an illness from

Short Essay Questions

1. What mistake did Lewis make with the Blackfoot Indians with whom he was trying to make a deal?

2. How do you think Lewis viewed his responsibility toward the governorship of the Louisiana Territory?

3. Lewis experiences pain that far exceeds any he has been through on the trip thus far. Describe the incident.

4. Does it seem odd that the Captains and their soldiers had no idea of how they would be rewarded by the government prior to their return from the expedition?

5. Why was Lewis desperate to get some Indians to Washington?

6. Why did the Captains make the dangerous decision to divide the men into five groups?

7. Discuss Meriwether Lewis' response to the fact that some of his soldiers were planning to publish their own journals of the expedition.

8. What is it that begins to finally destroy Lewis financially?

9. Can we ascribe any meaning to soldiers giving Captain Clark presents for Christmas, and no mention of presents for Lewis?

10. Did Lewis' celebrity go to his head?

(see the answer keys)

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