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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: A Man Among Men, Chapters 11 through 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the reputation of the Crow as a result of Johnston's vendetta against them?
(a) They were considered unlucky and cursed.
(b) They were mocked by other tribes and called cowards.
(c) They were considered too old to fight and win.
(d) They were considered mighty warriors.

2. Why did Johnston seek out the Crow chief Gray Bear after Crazy Woman Morgan's death?
(a) To kill Gray Bear in vengeance for Crazy Woman's death.
(b) To marry Gray Bear's youngest daughter.
(c) To trade furs and guns with the Crow.
(d) To make peace.

3. What was the relationship between the Shoshonis and the Flatheads during Johnston's era?
(a) They were cousins.
(b) They were sent to the same reservation by the government.
(c) They were allies.
(d) They were enemies.

4. Which of the following was not a quality of the Crow Indians?
(a) They were family oriented.
(b) They were fisherman.
(c) They were artisans.
(d) They were proud and brave.

5. In 1848, what story spread through the west about the scalped and mutilated bodies of Crow warriors, and only Crow warriors, that were being found in the area?
(a) That John Johnston was killing the Crow and eating their livers.
(b) That a wild bear was killing and mutilating them.
(c) That the Shoshoni were killing and mutilating them.
(d) That Crazy Woman Morgan was killing and mutilating them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Del Gue tell about Johnston's Blackfoot captivity despite Johnston's request that he not tell anyone the story?

2. How many days did it take Johnston to put the first ten miles between himself and the Blackfoot camp due to falling snow and having to cover his trail?

3. What did Old John Hatcher make Johnston do to one of their attackers?

4. Which of Johnston's Mountain Men friends passed down the oral history of his exploits and kept his legend alive?

5. What was Johnston's attitude toward alcohol?

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