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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 22,23, and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the older trappers was a more dashing Indian fighter?
(a) Bill Sublette.
(b) Jed Smith.
(c) Kit Carson.
(d) Hugh Glass.

2. Who described Jim Bridger as having the eyes of an eagle in Chapter 22?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Captain Palmer.
(c) Kit Carson.
(d) A.J. Shotwell.

3. Even though Bridger was hospitable and generous, he was not fond of what?
(a) Friends.
(b) Donations.
(c) Company.
(d) Indian rituals.

4. What was Jim Bridger's daughters name who he sent to Whitman Mission School?
(a) Mary Ann.
(b) Marie.
(c) Rebekah.
(d) Cynthia.

5. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?
(a) January 25th.
(b) January 20th.
(c) January 11th.
(d) January 15th.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how many horses did they take?

2. Who was Jim Bridger's friend that he persuaded to come out to Fort Bridger and be partners with him?

3. How old was Jim Bridger's daughter when he sent her to the Whitman Mission School?

4. What would gnaw on the saddles and harnesses that the greenhorns left out at night?

5. What did Jim Bridger love better than people?

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