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Jim Bridger, Mountain Man; a Biography Quiz

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Jim Bridger, Mountain Man; a Biography Quiz

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1)

In Chapter 8, who told Bridger not to be afraid because they knew the Indians and that they were his wife's relatives? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 8, 9 and 10)

Vanderburgh.
Sublette.
Fitzpatrick.
Loretto.
2)

At what time did Bridger hear the children playing on the parade ground yelling the word, "Indian"? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 27, 28 and 29)

4 o'clock.
11 o'clock.
1 o'clock.
10 o'clock.
3)

When Joseph Meek headed out of camp alone on what day out of camp did the Crows catch up with him? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 11,12 and 13)

Day five.
Day two.
Day three.
Day one.
4)

What was the name of Bridger's favorite racehorse? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 8, 9 and 10)

Tracker.
Giddup.
Tensly.
Grohean.
5)

From what tribe did Joseph Meek's wife come from? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 11,12 and 13)

Crow.
Blackfeet.
Snake.
Sioux.
6)

What was the name of Bordeaux's squaw? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 14 and 15)

Linda.
Marie.
Holly.
Francis.
7)

What was the name of the Cheyenne chief that came to the fort to spy in Chapter 27? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 27, 28 and 29)

Crazy Horse.
Wise Dog.
Cuckoo Feather.
Two Moon.
8)

Why could the burial of the recovered bodies not be performed at once? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 27, 28 and 29)

Because they hadn't recovered all the bodies.
Because they didn't have enough people to help with the bodies.
Because the ground was frozen solid.
Because they hadn't designated a place for the bodies to be buried.
9)

When Parkman's story and words were referred to in Chapter 14, he mentioned that the water was alive with dogs, horses, and what? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 14 and 15)

Bears.
Buffalo.
Moose.
Indians.
10)

How many Crow warriors did Meek count? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 11,12 and 13)

132.
112.
187.
150.
11)

When Sir George bought cattle, how much did he spend per head? (from Part 4: Guide- Chapter 19, 20, and 21)

$40.
$60.
$50.
$30.
12)

What was Jim Bridger's daughters name who he sent to Whitman Mission School? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 14 and 15)

Mary Ann.
Cynthia.
Marie.
Rebekah.
13)

When the Crow chief came into Bridger's camp and requested peace, what tribe did he name as being the one he needed help in fighting against? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 11,12 and 13)

The Sioux.
The Blackfeet.
The Arapaho.
The Snake.
14)

On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 22,23, and 24)

January 25th.
January 11th.
January 15th.
January 20th.
15)

In Chapter 9, what tribe did Bridger have to buy more horses from? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 8, 9 and 10)

Sioux.
Crows.
Blackfeet.
Nez Perces.
16)

Sir George Gore would go out alone or with how many companions to hunt after his morning routine? (from Part 4: Guide- Chapter 19, 20, and 21)

One or two.
Twelve or thirteen.
Ten or eleven.
Two or three.
17)

What was the name of the paper where almost a whole page was dedicated to Jim Bridger? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 22,23, and 24)

Kearney Herald.
Buffalo Post.
Frontier Sun.
Missouri Journal.
18)

What kind of animal's udder did Jim Bridger use to feed his new baby girl? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 16,17 and 18)

Antelope.
Goat.
Buffalo.
Cow.
19)

Who said, "Boys, the trouble with you is you're all spunk and no gumption"? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 25 and 26)

Horation S. Bingham.
Jim Bridger.
George W. Grummond.
Phil Kearney.
20)

The body of Bugler Adolph Metzger was found under what? (from Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 27, 28 and 29)

A huge bolder.
A buffalo robe.
A horse blanket.
A pile of Indian bows.
21)

In Chapter 14, when Bridger decided to "set his moccasins on a new trail" his experience was likened to that of whom? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 14 and 15)

Tom Fitzpatrick.
Kit Carson.
Charles Preuss.
Francis Parkman.
22)

After 1850, how many herds of buffalo were there? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 16,17 and 18)

Two.
One.
Four.
Three.
23)

Jim Bridger decided to build Fort Bridger among his friends from what tribe? (from Part 3: Trader- Chapter 14 and 15)

The Sioux.
The Blackfeet.
The Snakes.
The Crow.
24)

The Indians and Mountain men always hunted for what two reasons? (from Part 4: Guide- Chapter 19, 20, and 21)

Pelts or meat.
Meat or game.
Meat or pelts.
Entertainment or money.
25)

What did Tom "slap" over Jim's wounds from the arrows? (from Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 8, 9 and 10)

A handful of beaver fur.
A clean washing cloth.
White ashes.
A slab of fine wood.
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