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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Guide- Chapter 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles away from Fort Kiowa was Hugh Glass when he came to on the Grand River?
(a) 125.
(b) 100.
(c) 150.
(d) 200.

2. Who was the original owner of the American Fur Company?
(a) Joseph Meek.
(b) Jim Bridger.
(c) John Jacob Astor.
(d) Tom Fitzpatrick.

3. What did Tom "slap" over Jim's wounds from the arrows?
(a) A handful of beaver fur.
(b) A slab of fine wood.
(c) White ashes.
(d) A clean washing cloth.

4. Who was the first American to harvest beaver fur west of the Rockies?
(a) John Colter.
(b) Major Henry.
(c) Franklin Tourin.
(d) Jim Bridger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who answered to the name "Major" when Bridger called it out?

2. A prime beaver skin could sell for up to how many dollars?

3. Who volunteered with Bridger to keep an eye on Hugh Glass after he was badly injured?

4. Where did the Hudson's Bay Company monopolize all trade with the Indians?

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

(see the answer key)

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