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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28 The Lolo Trail June 10 - July 2, 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis' men made wheels to drag their pirogues out of
(a) Cottonwood trees
(b) Bark and mud
(c) Oak trees
(d) Rounded rocks

2. Meriwether Lewis named Marias River after
(a) His sister
(b) His grandmother
(c) His cousin
(d) His mother

3. The keelboat was replaced by pirogues and canoes at this point in the journey because
(a) It was obsolete and rusting
(b) Lewis feared frightening the Indians
(c) t was needed for storage
(d) It was too large to navigate the upper Missouri River

4. Neither Captain took Sacagawea along to meet the Indians
(a) Because she needed to stay with her child
(b) For unknown reasons
(c) Because she was only good for negotiating
(d) Because they were concerned about her health

5. Lewis' underlying goal at this point is for America to
(a) Understand the ways of the various Indian tribes
(b) Dominate the fur trade throughout the West
(c) Finally oust Spain and France from the fur trade
(d) Know the wildlife that existed beyond the Mississippi

Short Answer Questions

1. Twisted Hair was a

2. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of

3. As Lewis and his small scouting party ascended the north river bank, they were plagued by

4. The two captains try to decide among two large river forks, which is the true

5. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient

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