Chapter 1
Why did Thomas Jeff. decide to launch an expedition across the continent.
to find the Northwest Passage
How does the author create both a positive and negative image of the narrator's schools for readers?
a. by comparing the principals
b. by detailing the grueling walk to each school
c. by comparing smells in each school
d. by describing her brother's feelings about each school.
by comparing smells in each school
Why did contemporary people reenact the expedition of Lewis and Clark?
to create an accurate portrayal of history for educational purposes.
Which of the following is NOT one of the differences between the original Corps of Discovery and the reenactors of the Discovery Expedition?
a. The reenacrtors used a motorized boat.
b. The orginal Camp wood was two miles away eastward.
c. The reeactors enjoyed pizza and doughnuts.
d. The original expedition lost most of its members to dieases.
d. The original expedition lost most of its members to dieases.
Why did Jefferson choose Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition?
Lewis was trustworthy and brave
How did learning zoology prepare Lewis for the expedition?
It helped him to record previously unknown animals.
Why does the narrator and her brother want to repress their Chinese heritage?
They want to feel like they belong in America, so they feel that they must give up their Chinese heritage.
How does Brooklyn compare to Macun?
Brooklyn is modern compared to Macun
Why do you think the Northwest Passage was so important ?
it would have improved the economy by drastically reducing the travel time between the East and West.
Why does the narrator's brother scold their mother?
because she speaks poor English
Which best displays a cause and effect effect relationship?
a. Sacagewa joined the corps.
b. Lewis needed a co-leader, so he hired William Clark.
c. The United States purchased the territory from France.
D. The explorers searched for the Northwest Passage
b. Lewis needed a co-leader, so he hired William Clark.
Which of the following is NOT true about how the environment of 200 years ago compares to the environment of today?
a. 200 years ago, there were 20 million acres of forest in Oregon and washington, but now there are only 2.3 million.
b. The population of fish in the Columbian River has increased from 300,000 back then to 3 million now.
c. 200 years ago, there were as many as 100,000 grizzly bears from the Great Plains to the Pacific, but today they are an endangered species.
d. Dams, irrigation, and pollution have drastically changed the river systems.
b. The population of fish in the Columbian River has increased from 300,000 back then to 3 million now.
Which of the following is an effect of the expedition?
a. The nation had information about the American West.
b. The U.S. sold the territory to Spain at a profit.
c. Canals were built, connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific
d. Peace was made with the American Indians.
a. The nation had information about the American West.
Why did the expedition hire Sacagawea?
They needed horses to cross the mountains and only she could get them
How will Esmeralda's life change if she has the opportunity to attend the high school of performing arts?
She'll get to leave Brooklyn everyday and be exposed to a different class of people.
What do the narrator's pleas and screams to her mother reveal about her?
a. She is stubborn and finds no value in learning Chinese
b. She is very excited about learning the Chinese language.
c. She is harshly crititized by her mother every day before school.
d. She is too tired to walk the seven blocks
a. She is stubborn and finds no value in learning Chinese