DCA Review Lewis and Clark

Why does the author use description to develop the ideas throughout the passage? RI 5

• to reveal how Sacagawea’s confidence helped her become a leader

• to highlight the impact Sacagawea’s presence had on the expedition

• to explain how the terrain affected Sacagawea’s ability to guide the expedition

• to provide insight into the relationship Sacagawea had with family she left behind

Which sentence should be included in an accurate summary of the passage? RI 2

• Sacagawea died soon after giving birth to her daughter, Lisette, at a fur-trading post in what is now present-day South Dakota.

• .Because her husband could not swim, Sacagawea had to help when the boat Charbonneau was steering almost turned over. .

• Sacagawea’s husband, French trader Toussaint Charbonneau, worked for the expedition as an interpreter because he could speak Hidatsa, Minataree, and French.

• Sacagawea’s courage and familiarity with the native plants, languages, and terrain encountered on the expedition helped the team successfully achieve its goals.

What is the meaning of outfitted as is it used in paragraph 5? RI 4

• dressed

• educated

• .prepared

• protected

Which quotation supports the author’s claim that Sacagawea was “invaluable” as a member of the expedition? RI 8

• “By the end of that first long, harsh winter, Lewis and Clark had contracted with Charbonneau as an interpreter, and his wife, Sacagawea, had given birth to a son, Jean Baptiste.” (paragraph 1)

• “Sacagawea also offered the party a measure of protection. Since women and infants were never included in war parties, the natives they encountered assumed that they were on a peaceful mission.” (paragraph 2)

• “When the Corps returned to St. Louis later that year, Sacagawea and Charbonneau stayed at the Mandan villages in present-day North Dakota. Charbonneau was paid $500 for his services.” (paragraph 6)

• “Sacagawea died shortly after giving birth to her second child, a girl she named Lisette, in 1812 at Fort Manuel, a fur-trading post located in what is now present-day South Dakota.” (paragraph 6)

What is the author’s point of view regarding Sacagawea’s efforts to save the expedition’s papers and instruments when the boat almost overturned? RI 6

• Sacagawea made a risky choice.

• Sacagawea was a phenomenal swimmer.

• .Sacagawea was brave and committed to the expedition’s task.

• Sacagawea understood the importance of the items she saved.

How does paragraph 6 contribute to the development of the passage? RI 5

• It clarifies how Clark showed his gratitude for Sacagawea’s role in the expedition.

• It describes the expedition’s impact on Charbonneau and Sacagawea’s choice of place to live.

• It explains why Sacagawea was not compensated financially for her role in the expedition’s success.

• It details how Lewis and Clark continued a personal friendship with Sacagawea after the expedition ended.

In paragraph 5, what does the phrase “took center stage” tell the reader about Sacagawea’s role when the expedition connected with the Shoshone people? RI 4 .

• Sacagawea’s time was spent catching up with family and friends.

• Sacagawea educated the team on the language and customs of her people.

• Sacagawea’s skills and presence were essential to this part of the expedition.

• Sacagawea was admired by the team due to her knowledge of geography and culture.

PART A. According to the passage, what was Sacagawea’s most influential impact of the expedition? RI 3

• The relationship she had with the Shoshone people enabled her to assist the expedition with negotiations for supplies.

• The knowledge she had of the geography of the course of the expedition helped her steer toward the safest route.

• The ability she had to speak different languages aided her in helping to alleviate tense situations encountered along the expedition’s route.

• The generosity she showed in not accepting money for her services allowed the expedition to hire additional guides and interpreters.

PART B. Which quotation provides support for the answer to Part A? .

• “She served as an interpreter, and was the only person on the trip who could speak Shoshone.” (paragraph 2)

• “As the party made its way up the Jefferson River, Sacagawea pointed out landmarks she remembered as a child.” (paragraph 3)

• “Were it not for Sacagawea and Cameahwait, the party likely would not have been outfitted for the weeks ahead of them.” (paragraph 5)

• “Despite her immense contribution to the expedition, Sacagawea received nothing.” (paragraph 6)