Journeys Lewis and Clark

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What does the word expedition mean?

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journey

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Where did the author most likely get information to write this text? Options: personal interviews with Lewis and Clark, both Lewis and Clark's journals, in the newspaper, on Wikipedia

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both Lewis and Clark's journals

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Which sentence from the article supports the idea that the Great Falls of the Missouri River presented a challenge? Options: "Lewis called it, 'the grandest sight I ever beheld.'" "William Clark had perhaps the best eyesight of any crew member." "Here the river tumbled down a bluff that was as high as a modern six-story building."

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"Here the river tumbled down a bluff that was as high as a modern six-story building."

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What happened to Sacagawea that caused her to be a good leader for the expedition?

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She had been a slave and traveled the lands they were exploring.

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Which sentence from the article expresses a main idea? Options: "Sacagawea won the admiration of the crew." "A chorus of shouts suddenly went up from the camp." "Lewis had carried an American flag in his pack for just such a meeting."

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"Sacagawea won the admiration of the crew."

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Why were the Shoshone so suspicious of the expedition?

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They had a long conflict with the Blackfeet.

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Why would the author use quotes from Lewis and Clark's journals in the text?

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to use the real voices of Lewis and Clark to make it more interesting

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Why did the author say that Sacagawea jumped up, ran, and embraced Cameahwait and cried profusely?

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It shows the emotion of the moment.

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Which sentence from the article expresses a main idea? Options: "Even the Shoshone guide got lost." "Crossing the Rockies proved to be a difficult ordeal." "He waved the banner and walked slowly toward the group." "When the meeting began, Sacajawea stared intently at the chief."

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"Crossing the Rockies proved to be a difficult ordeal."

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What do "Surprise Reunion" and "Lewis and Clark" reveal?

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How Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark get horses