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

2. What did Jim Bridger love better than people?
(a) Places.
(b) Himself.
(c) Animals.
(d) His belongings.

3. Jim Bridger decided to build Fort Bridger among his friends from what tribe?
(a) The Sioux.
(b) The Blackfeet.
(c) The Snakes.
(d) The Crow.

4. Who was John C. Fremont's topographer?
(a) Kit Carson.
(b) Jim Bridger.
(c) Charles Preuss.
(d) Gabe Rogers.

5. In Chapter 7, who was the man that looked thin as a rail, red eyed, ragged, and unarmed?
(a) Glass.
(b) Henry.
(c) Fitzpatrick.
(d) Bridger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, when Bridger decided to "set his moccasins on a new trail" his experience was likened to that of whom?

2. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?

3. Who was in charge of Connor's column that was headed northwest from the Lower Platte?

4. Even though Bridger was hospitable and generous, he was not fond of what?

5. When Parkman's story and words were referred to in Chapter 14, he mentioned that the water was alive with dogs, horses, and what?

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