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22. Which two quotations from the passage support the author’s claim in paragraph 2 that Sacagawea was “invaluable” as a member of the expedition?

• A “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)

• B “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)

• C “Sacagawea saved many of the expedition’s scientific instruments, specimens, and even Lewis and Clark’s journals when the boat Charbonneau was steering almost turned over on May 14, 1805, on the upper Missouri River.” (paragraph 4)

• D “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)

• E “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)

23. What is the meaning of the word outfitted as it is used in paragraph 5?

• A dressed

• B educated

• C prepared

• D protected

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24. 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?

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

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

• C The members of the expedition looked to Sacagawea as a leader due to her knowledge of the geography and culture of the area.

• D The members of the expedition were educated by Sacagawea in the language and customs of her people

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25. How does paragraph 6 contribute to the development of the passage? C It describes the expedition’s impact on Charbonneau and Sacagawea’s choice of place to live.

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

• B It details how Lewis and Clark continued a personal friendship with Charbonneau and Sacagawea after the end of the expedition.

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

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

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26. 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? B

• A Only Sacagawea understood the importance of the items she saved.

• Sacagawea made a risky choice.

• C It showed Sacagawea’s bravery and commitment to the expedition’s tasks.

• D It showed Sacagawea’s ability as a swimmer.

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27. According to the passage, what was Sacagawea’s most influential impact on the expedition?

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

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

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

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

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Part B

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

• A “She served as an interpreter, and was the only person on the trip who could speak

  Shoshone.” (paragraph 2)

• B “As the party made its way up the Jefferson River, Sacagawea pointed out landmarks she

  remembered as a child.” (paragraph 3)

• C “Were it not for Sacagawea and Cameahwait, the party likely would not have been outfitted

  for the weeks ahead of them.” (paragraph 5)

• D “Despite her immense contribution to the expedition, Sacagawea received nothing.”

  (paragraph 6)

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29. Which sentence should be included in an accurate summary of the passage?

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

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

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

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

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30. Why does the author use description to develop the ideas throughout the passage?

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

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

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

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

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31. Which statement identifies a difference between the details presented in the passage

excerpts from “The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery” and from “Sacagawea”

• A In “The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery,” the author describes the preparation Lewis and

  Clark did before beginning the expedition, while the author of “Sacagawea” reveals that Lewis

  and Clark relied entirely on the expertise of the people who were part of the expedition.

• B In “The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery,” the author chronologically recounts the path of

  the expedition, while the author of “Sacagawea” describes the major events and achievements

  of the people on the expedition.

• C In “The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery,” the author describes Charbonneau as being

  “recruited” by Lewis and Clark, while the author of “Sacagawea” states that Charbonneau

  sought out Lewis and Clark to offer his services to them.

• D In “The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery,” the author focuses on the development of the

  friendship between Lewis and Clark, while the author of “Sacagawea” highlights the trust and

  respect that grew between Charbonneau and Clark during their experiences on the expedition.

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