Why Go West Comprehension

One of the main points that the author seeks to make in

the passage is that westward expansion:

• was never attempted prior to the Lewis and Clark

  expedition.

• was a challenging but important aspect of the growth

  of the United States

• led to the discovery of many new and dangerous

  Indian tribes.

• resulted in the development of the corps of volunteers

  for “North Western Discovery.”

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The focus of the passage can best be summarized as a

study of both the:

• Lewis and Clark Expedition and the characteristics

  of the United States in the early 1800s.

• history of Midwest development and the Lewis and

  Clark Expedition.

• Lewis and Clark Expedition and the legendary

  Northwest Passage.

• losses and difficulties faced by the Lewis and Clark

  Expedition.

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According to the information presented in the passage,

which of the following best describes the relationship

between the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the settlers

who came after them?

• Everyone to follow the Expedition used Lewis and

  Clark’s water route.

• The settlers who went west after the Expedition were

  much more cautious.

• Both the Lewis and Clark expedition and the future

  settlers suffered great losses.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition gave others confidence

  to head West.

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According to the passage, the motivation for the Lewis

and Clark Expedition was to:

• make money.

• catalog the animals of North America.

• discover a water route to the Pacific.

• reach the Rocky Mountains.

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As it is used in the 2nd paragraph (lines 22–32), the

word party most nearly means:

• a joyous celebration.

• a group of people setting out on a trip.

• a segment of the population.

• a meeting to discuss business matters.

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As it is depicted in the passage, the initial mood of the

Lewis and Clark expedition can best be described as:

• hopelessly discouraged.

• eagerly determined.

• remarkably cautious.

• overtly happy.

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It can be inferred that the word forge as it is used in

Paragraph 5 (lines 55–65) refers to:

• creating new tools out of metal.

• searching for food.

• continuing a journey.

• crossing a river on foot.

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According to the passage, which of the following were

the primary dangers faced by the Lewis and Clark

expedition?

• Illness and lack of motivation.

• Fast moving water.

• Wagons that fell apart.

• Conflicts with the indigenous people.

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As it relates to the passage, all of the following were

methods used to move the boats EXCEPT:

• man power.

• wind power.

• rowing power.

• steam power.

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According to the passage, in the early part of their journey

members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition were

doing all of the following EXCEPT

• receiving wilderness training.

• cataloguing new species of plants and animals.

• confirming possible water routes across the continent.

• sending back messages regarding their status.

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