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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Johnston respond when a river tramp tried to rob him upon his disembarking from the steamer that brought him west?
(a) He called for the sheriff.
(b) He knocked the tramp down.
(c) He fainted.
(d) He shot the tramp.

2. What item buried with the bones of Johnston's wife and baby revealed that the Crow were responsible for the deaths of Johnston's family?
(a) A Crow chief's tomahawk.
(b) A single Eagle feather.
(c) A beaded necklace made by the Crow.
(d) A Crow warrior's moccasin.

3. Of what wood were the handles of Johnston's Colt Walker revolver and his Bowie knife made?
(a) Oak.
(b) Pine.
(c) Mahogany.
(d) Rosewood.

4. What happened to Johnston's reputation with the local townspeople once the reason for his vendetta against the Crow became public knowledge?
(a) It softened and he gained public sympathy.
(b) It worsened a lot and people wanted him arrested for murder.
(c) It stayed about the same.
(d) It worsened a bit.

5. In Chapter 7, how many Crow warriors did Big Robert send to trade horses with the Flatheads?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Ten.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Twelve.

6. In what formation did Big Robert's warriors ride toward the Flathead camp in Chapter 7?
(a) In groups of three.
(b) A cavalcade with scouts in front and back.
(c) In a ceremonial circle.
(d) In pairs.

7. In Chapter 8, when Johnston showed Bear's Head the object he took from the Crow sentry, what did Bear's Head command his warriors to do?
(a) Make Johnston an honorary chief.
(b) Avenge The Swan by fighting the Crow coming to trade.
(c) Send presents to the Crow.
(d) Take Johnston prisoner.

8. What did Crow Indians do to John Johnston's wife in 1847?
(a) They scalped and killed her.
(b) They kidnapped her.
(c) They made her their medicine woman.
(d) They forced her to divorce Johnston.

9. When were the warriors Big Robert sent after Johnston supposed to return home?
(a) Once they found Johnston.
(b) Once Johnston was dead.
(c) By the end of the next winter season.
(d) Once they captured Johnston.

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

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

12. Which of the following is not a characteristic for which Johnston was known?
(a) Being uncommunicative.
(b) Being gregarious.
(c) Being surly.
(d) Being mistrustful.

13. What did Old John Hatcher make Johnston do to one of their attackers?
(a) Scalp the Indian.
(b) Turn the Indian over to the sheriff.
(c) Tie up the Indian.
(d) Rob the Indian.

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

15. What did John Johnston do to the Crows as a result of what they had done to his wife?
(a) He kidnapped their chief for vengeance.
(b) He killed and scalped them and ate their livers raw.
(c) He had a party for them.
(d) He preached to them, urging them to repent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language was Bear's Head surprised to learn that Johnston could speak besides English?

2. Who saw Johnston at his wife's secret grave and realized why he was on a vendetta against the Crow?

3. What did John Johnston give The Swan after marrying her?

4. By what nickname did Mrs. Morgan become known after the attack on her family?

5. Which of the following was not a gift Bear's Head bestowed on Johnston in Chapter 8?

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