1. With what type of rifle did the Army replace Johnston's Hawken?
(a) A Remington.
(b) A Winchester.
(c) A Spencer.
(d) A Springfield.

2. How did Johnston identify the Crow Indians as The Swan's killers?
(a) The Crow braves who killed her bragged about the act.
(b) A lone eagle feather, the tribe's sign, was at the murder scene.
(c) Her killers stole her locket which Johnston recognized.
(d) The Swan lived long enough to identify her attackers.

3. What color was John Johnston's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Gray.
(d) Black.

4. When the Sioux attacked Fort Kearney in 1866, to where did Colonel Carrington, the commanding officer, need a volunteer to ride for reinforcements and assistance?
(a) Fort Laramie.
(b) Fort Davis.
(c) Denver.
(d) Fort Bennington.

5. What was Johnston's first assignment in the Army?
(a) He was in the cavalry.
(b) He was an infantryman.
(c) He was a cook.
(d) He was made an officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe the bowl of soup an old woman brought Johnston while he was held captive by the Blackfoot Indians?

2. How much more did Joe Robidoux charge Johnston for his traps than Johnston would have paid in St. Louis?

3. After escaping from his Blackfoot Indian captors, how many miles did Johnston have to travel back to his own camp?

4. What happened to Mrs. Morgan as a result of the Indian attack on her family?

5. What treaty laid out specific boundaries for Crow territory?

(see the answer key)

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