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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Joe Robidoux let Johnston sleep in his store?
(a) On a dirty mattress in the back storeroom.
(b) On a couple of quilts on the floor.
(c) On the countertop.
(d) On grain bags filled with corn shucks on the floor.

3. What happened to the Morgan children during the Indian attack on the family?
(a) They escaped on horseback.
(b) They were captured by the Indians.
(c) They were wounded by bullets but lived.
(d) They were scalped and killed.

4. What did Old John Hatcher do with his Bowie knife after killing one of his attackers in Chapter 2?
(a) He scalped the Indian.
(b) He gave his knife to Johnston as a gift.
(c) He sold the knife to Joe Robidoux.
(d) He buried his knife and swore never to use it again.

5. Who saw Johnston at his wife's secret grave and realized why he was on a vendetta against the Crow?
(a) Joe Robidoux.
(b) An anonymous Indian.
(c) Hatchet Jack.
(d) Del Gue.

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

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

8. By what nickname did Mrs. Morgan become known after the attack on her family?
(a) The Crazy Woman.
(b) The Blind Woman.
(c) Mute Old Lady Morgan.
(d) Screaming Morgan.

9. What was unusual about the forehead of the Flathead beauty The Swan?
(a) It had normal curvature and was not flat.
(b) It was flat when she was born and did not have to be shaped.
(c) It was flatter than average.
(d) It was larger than average.

10. 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) Take Johnston prisoner.
(c) Send presents to the Crow.
(d) Avenge The Swan by fighting the Crow coming to trade.

11. Which of the following was not a gift Bear's Head bestowed on Johnston in Chapter 8?
(a) A white buffalo blanket.
(b) A horse.
(c) A beaded Crow saddle.
(d) A new wife.

12. What relationship did John Johnston have to Bear's Head, the Flathead chief?
(a) He was Bear's Head's son-in-law.
(b) He was Bear's Head's enemy.
(c) He was Bear's Head's blood brother.
(d) He was Bear's Head's friend.

13. What role did Crow Indian women have in the tribal council?
(a) They had no role and were not allowed to attend council.
(b) They were allowed to attend council and offer their wisdom.
(c) They served refreshments during council meetings.
(d) They led the council and presided over it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Johnston respond when a river tramp tried to rob him upon his disembarking from the steamer that brought him west?

2. How did Johnston prepare his cabin for the winter in Chapter 9?

3. What nickname was given to Johnston in 1848?

4. At what skill did the Crow Indians excel?

5. Who did Old John Hatcher tell Johnston would pay big money for Indian scalps?

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