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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31 Reporting to the President September 23 - December 31, 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lewis proposed that all the furs in the northwest could be
(a) Owned by Britain during the next year
(b) Worthless in ten years
(c) Wiped out by the French soon
(d) Shipped to China from the Pacific coast

3. On some of the worst days of the expedition the men were forced to
(a) Cuddle together for warmth
(b) Eat the meat of a colt
(c) Eat berries for dinner
(d) Pray for their safety

4. Many outlying Mandan villages are abandoned due to
(a) Seasonal hunting
(b) Inclement weather
(c) War among tribes
(d) Smallpox

5. Old Toby told Lewis that the party could have traveled down a low pass, which would have
(a) Been the best place for hunting buffalo
(b) Brought them right to the Columbia
(c) Saved them seven weeks of travel
(d) Been a great place to spend the winter

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis triumphantly returned to the east with

2. After the hungry men gorged themselves on dried fish and roots,

3. Lewis hoped that the Indians would accept

4. Twisted Hair was a

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

(see the answer key)

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