5. Where does the Mississippi River begin?

A. The Gulf of Mexico.

B. Near New Orleans.

C. In northern Minnesota.

D. In Canada.

4. Which direction does the Mississippi run?

A. From north to south.

B. From south to north.

C. From east to west.

D. From west to east.

3. In the context of the passage, the word "expeditions" means ________ .

A. trips B. explorers C. interiors D. development

2. What is another name for the Mississippi?

A. Gulf of Mexico.

B. Old Man River.

C. Minnesota.

D. The Longest River.

1. In the context of the passage, the word "chief" means ________ .

A. agricultural B. law C. main D. inland

19. A. changed B. kept C. broke D. developed

18. A. now and then B. every day C. face to face D. in public

17. A. praised B. laughed at C. looked down D. put to shame

16. A. win B. lose C. learn D. speak