Q 01/05

Which breed was Seaman, the big dog Meriwether Lewis bought for $20 before heading west?

A) Saint Bernard

B) Bloodhound

C) Newfoundland

D) Mastiff

Answer · why

C) Newfoundland

Newfoundland dogs swim well and suit boat work, and Lewis paid half a month's pay for his. Seaman made it to the Pacific and back.

Q 02/05

Which animal chased Meriwether Lewis into the Missouri River after he forgot to reload his gun?

A) A grizzly bear

B) A bull bison

C) A mountain lion

D) A grey wolf

Answer · why

A) A grizzly bear

A grizzly bear got within 20 paces before Lewis noticed it. He sprinted about 80 yards into the water, planning to fight it off with his espontoon, an...

Q 03/05

Which horse race was founded by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of Lewis's co-leader William Clark?

A) The Preakness Stakes

B) The Kentucky Derby

C) The Belmont Stakes

D) The Travers Stakes

Answer · why

B) The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs, the Louisville track that Clark Jr. built. William Clark had named his first son after Lewis, and the na...

Q 04/05

Shoshone chief Cameahwait, whom Meriwether Lewis met in August 1805, was the brother of which expedition member?

A) York

B) George Drouillard

C) Toussaint Charbonneau

D) Sacagawea

Answer · why

D) Sacagawea

Sacagawea recognised the chief when the two parties met, and his band went on to trade the expedition several dozen horses. His people also helped car...

Q 05/05

Which Army rank did Meriwether Lewis hold on the expedition, one officially denied to his partner William Clark?

A) Major

B) Captain

C) Colonel

D) Lieutenant

Answer · why

B) Captain

Captain was the rank Lewis held, while Clark was officially only a lieutenant, though the two led as equals. Clark was promoted posthumously, ahead of...