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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 Report from Fort Mandan March 22 - April 6, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is important to Lewis that the men consider
(a) His authority as final
(b) William Clark as second in command
(c) His dog Seaman, when they eat meals
(d) William Clark his equal

2. In addition to the enlisted men, the group included York, who was
(a) An expert hunter and trapper
(b) William Clark's long-time slave
(c) A cartographer and explorer
(d) An expert in firearms

3. To follow the large keelboats up the river, the expedition made use of
(a) Paddles
(b) Ski-doos
(c) Pirogues
(d) Inflatable vests

4. Lewis tells Jefferson that the Snake Indians have large quantities of
(a) Corn
(b) Horses
(c) Furs
(d) Buffalo

5. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the
(a) Coyote
(b) Prairie dog
(c) Domestic cat
(d) Trout

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,

2. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

3. Lewis recommended that Jefferson consider Yellowstone's junction with the Missouri as a site for

4. Once they were on the Mississippi, Lewis and Clark decided to

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

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