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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 22,23, and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. General Connor told Jim Bridger that his three columns were to meet at the mouth of what river?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Greene.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Tongue.

2. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how many horses did they take?
(a) 25.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 35.

3. In Chapter 14, when Bridger decided to "set his moccasins on a new trail" his experience was likened to that of whom?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Kit Carson.
(c) Charles Preuss.
(d) Francis Parkman.

4. What tribe was named, "Big Bellies"?
(a) The Atsena.
(b) The Sioux.
(c) The Crow.
(d) The Blackfeet.

5. What did being a free trapper mean for Jim?
(a) That he must be a master at his trade.
(b) That he could hire the people he wanted.
(c) That it would be less expensive.
(d) That he would have to depend on himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Parkman's story and words were referred to in Chapter 14, he mentioned that the water was alive with dogs, horses, and what?

2. How much did the Army pay Jim Bridger per day to be the Chief of Scouts?

3. No free trapper could do what safely?

4. In Parkman's words, the poles that were used to erect the lodges were carried by what?

5. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?

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