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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 27, 28 and 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The words "Hell's full of greenhorns" was known as what?
(a) The Indian and trapper agreement.
(b) The Indian wisdom.
(c) The frontier gospel.
(d) The Mountain Man oath.

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

3. How many arrows did the young warrior shoot into Jim Bridger's back?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. What was the name of Jim Bridger's son that was a veteran of the Civil War?
(a) Felix.
(b) Charles.
(c) George.
(d) Alvin.

5. When the rest of the men came in after Joseph Meek, what did Jim Bridger fix for them to eat?
(a) Cowboy pie.
(b) Hot meat.
(c) Corn husks.
(d) Buffalo skins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saved Kit Carson from being attacked by the Indians?

2. What kind of animal was Old Ephraim?

3. On the night of December 20th, who told everyone he must have one scalp before he left Fort Laramie?

4. The summer of 1842, Bourdeaux was in charge at Fort Laramie with how many clerks?

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

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