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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. Jim was able to have wages left over to buy blankets for what reason?
(a) To trade with the Indians.
(b) To use for his horses.
(c) To keep his bed warm.
(d) To give to his children.

2. General Connor told Jim Bridger that his three columns were to meet at the mouth of what river?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Greene.
(d) Tongue.

3. What was the name of Bordeaux's squaw?
(a) Francis.
(b) Marie.
(c) Linda.
(d) Holly.

4. Some of the older trappers had advantages over Jim. Who was a better businessman than Jim?
(a) Major Henry.
(b) Bill Sublette.
(c) Kit Carson.
(d) Hugh Glass.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what area of the body did Jim Bridger develop goiter?

3. What did the name Casapy mean that the Crow Indians had given to Bridger?

4. In what year was the trappers rendezvous to be held in Pierre's Hole?

5. What did the emigrants call the trappers and traders?

(see the answer key)

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