1. Bold Journey contains a map of the Lewis and Clark expedition in simple detail. Fill in the names of the states, cities, and other places, and compare what they must have been like at the time of the expedition and the way they are now.

2. Write a short biography of Captain Meriwether Lewis or of Captain William Clark. How were these men chosen for the expedition? What were their later accomplishments, and how do they relate to their experiences on the expedition?

3. How important was the Lewis and Clark expedition historically, and how was it reported at the time? Can you find any contemporary accounts of their discoveries? How closely does the novel follow actual events, as recorded in the Lewis and Clark journals?

4. Describe the nature and civilization of one of the native American people that Lewis and Clark...