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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, when Bridger decided to "set his moccasins on a new trail" his experience was likened to that of whom?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Charles Preuss.
(c) Kit Carson.
(d) Francis Parkman.

2. What was the name of the paper where almost a whole page was dedicated to Jim Bridger?
(a) Kearney Herald.
(b) Frontier Sun.
(c) Buffalo Post.
(d) Missouri Journal.

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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 25, when French Pete's wife and children were discovered, it was discovered that the Indians had not killed what?
(a) Pete's mother.
(b) Pete's animals.
(c) Pete's father.
(d) Pete.

5. In Chapter 26, what that Jim Bridger possessed is something he took for granted?
(a) Faith.
(b) Courage.
(c) Strength.
(d) Endurance.

6. Sir George Gore would go out alone or with how many companions to hunt after his morning routine?
(a) Two or three.
(b) Twelve or thirteen.
(c) Ten or eleven.
(d) One or two.

7. In Parkman's words, the poles that were used to erect the lodges were carried by what?
(a) Women and children.
(b) Men.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Horses.

8. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?
(a) January 15th.
(b) January 11th.
(c) January 20th.
(d) January 25th.

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

10. After 1850, how many herds of buffalo were there?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

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

12. Who was Jim Bridger's friend that he persuaded to come out to Fort Bridger and be partners with him?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Kit Carson.
(c) Gerald Lund.
(d) Louis Vasquez.

13. In the beginning of Chapter 20, where did President Buchanan order troops to be sent?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Utah.
(c) Missouri.
(d) California.

14. When Sir George Gore ordered all the irons raked from the ashes, where did he ask the men to throw them?
(a) Into the buffalo dung heep.
(b) In the fire pit under the ashes.
(c) Into the Missouri River.
(d) In a large hole that the men dug in the ground.

15. What kind of animal's udder did Jim Bridger use to feed his new baby girl?
(a) Goat.
(b) Antelope.
(c) Cow.
(d) Buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 26, who said he was "sure a single company of regulars could whip a thousand Indians"?

2. The Indians and Mountain men always hunted for what two reasons?

3. What country was Sir George Gore from?

4. The words "Hell's full of greenhorns" was known as what?

5. In what year did General Grenville M. Dodge summon Jim Bridger to act as Chief of Scouts?

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