Grade 7 STAAR Reading- Sacagawea Drama

Who is the second-in-command of the Corps of Discovery?

• LEWIS

• CHARBONNEAU

• CLARK

• CAMEAHWAIT

What is the main goal of LEWIS and CLARK’s Corps of Discovery in the play?

• To find gold

• To seek a water route from St. Louis to the western coast of North America

• To establish trade with the Shoshoni

• To build a fort

Who is SACAGAWEA in the play?

• A French-Canadian outdoorsman

• The captain of the Corps of Discovery

• The wife of CHARBONNEAU

• A Shoshoni chief

What does SACAGAWEA recognize that helps the Corps of Discovery?

• A river

• A mountain

• Beaver’s Head rocks

• A forest

What does SACAGAWEA say will save two days of travel time?

• Following the river

• Taking the path to the right

• Climbing the mountain

• Crossing the valley

Who suggests taking three men and scouting ahead?

• Clark

• Charbonneau

• Lewis

• Sacagawea

What problem does Charbonneau report to Clark?

• They are running out of food

• Their canoes are overturning and tow ropes are breaking

• They are lost

• They are being attacked by Indians

What does Clark suggest Charbonneau should do instead of moaning about the problems?

• Find a solution

• Scout ahead

• Tell the truth

• Turn back

What sound do they hear that indicates horses are approaching?

• A loud rumble

• A whistle

• A shout

• A drumbeat

How many Shoshoni warriors does Lewis report seeing?

• Thirty

• Forty

• Fifty

• Sixty