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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 8, 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When eight hundred Indians caught the Colonel napping in Chapter 3, how many men did they kill?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

2. What city did Jim Bridger's father work in?
(a) Alexandria, Virginia.
(b) Fairfax, Virginia.
(c) Richmond, Virginia.
(d) Bristol, Virginia.

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

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

5. A man lucky enough to kill a grizzly proudly wore its claws as what?
(a) A hair piece.
(b) A saddle decoration.
(c) A belt.
(d) A necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Joshua Pilcher was appointed sub agent for the campaign and was enabled to bring how many Sioux warriors into the fight?

2. In Chapter 5, who was called an "ornery skunk"?

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

4. What did being a free trapper mean for Jim?

5. In what year was Jim Bridger born?

(see the answer key)

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