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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. 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 a wild bear was killing and mutilating them.
(b) That the Shoshoni were killing and mutilating them.
(c) That John Johnston was killing the Crow and eating their livers.
(d) That Crazy Woman Morgan was killing and mutilating them.

2. What invitation did Wind River Jake bring Johnston from Arkansas Pete at the end of Chapter 26?
(a) A wedding invitation.
(b) An invitation to be sheriff in the next town.
(c) An invitation to a square dance.
(d) An invitation to return to trapping as Pete's business partner.

3. Where did Johnston die?
(a) At Del Gue's cabin.
(b) On the Bozeman Trail.
(c) On horseback while in the mountains.
(d) The Veteran's Hospital in Los Angeles.

4. What assignment was Johnston given in the Army once his skills were known?
(a) He was made a sharpshooter.
(b) He was made a spy.
(c) He was put into the cavalry.
(d) He was promoted to lieutenant.

5. What was Johnston's attitude toward alcohol?
(a) He bought and sold it, so it was a product to him.
(b) He drank on occasion.
(c) He never drank it.
(d) He was an alcoholic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what did the Blackfoot Indians hit Johnston while they had him tied up and unable to escape?

3. How old was Arkansas Pete at the beginning of Chapter 27?

4. With what type of rifle did the Army replace Johnston's Hawken?

5. What was unusual about the forehead of the Flathead beauty The Swan?

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