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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. How much did the Army pay Jim Bridger per day to be the Chief of Scouts?
(a) $5.
(b) $20.
(c) $10.
(d) $15.

2. What did being a free trapper mean for Jim?
(a) That he must be a master at his trade.
(b) That he could hire the people he wanted.
(c) That he would have to depend on himself.
(d) That it would be less expensive.

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

4. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how many horses did they take?
(a) 35.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 40.

5. On what area of the body did Jim Bridger develop goiter?
(a) Below his left eyebrow.
(b) Under his chin.
(c) Under his right armpit.
(d) On his calf.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Parkman's words, the poles that were used to erect the lodges were carried by what?

2. Who was John C. Fremont's topographer?

3. What was the name of the paper where almost a whole page was dedicated to Jim Bridger?

4. Some of the older trappers had advantages over Jim. Who was a better businessman than Jim?

5. What was the name of Bordeaux's squaw?

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