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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: The Old Trapper, Chapters 25 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Gray Bear?
(a) A Shoshoni warrior.
(b) A Flathead warrior.
(c) A Cheyenne chief.
(d) The Crow chief.

2. What nickname was given to Johnston in 1848?
(a) Liver-Eating Johnston.
(b) Crow Hater.
(c) Lonely Johnston.
(d) Crazy Johnston.

3. How did the other Mountain Men respond to the news that the Blackfoot Indians had held Johnston captive?
(a) They wanted to fight the Blackfoot tribe and avenge Johnston.
(b) They demanded that the Army arrest the Blackfoot warriors.
(c) They ridiculed Johnston.
(d) They admired the Blackfoot Indians' bravery.

4. For what did Mountain Men use Fort McPherson?
(a) As a trading post.
(b) As a place to find brides.
(c) As a vacation spot.
(d) As a gathering place.

5. 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?
(a) It was hairy.
(b) It was greasy.
(c) It was probably dog or muskrat soup.
(d) It contained wild onions and carrots.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what formation did Big Robert's warriors ride toward the Flathead camp in Chapter 7?

2. What wild west show owner offered Johnston big money to move east and perform in his show in Chapter 28?

3. Why was Fort Kearney of particular abhorrence to the Sioux?

4. How many of Big Robert's warriors ever returned home?

5. What displeased the sheriff about Johnston's work as a deputy?

(see the answer key)

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