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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. How much did the Army pay Jim Bridger per day to be the Chief of Scouts?
(a) $20.
(b) $15.
(c) $5.
(d) $10.

2. In what year was the trappers rendezvous to be held in Pierre's Hole?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1830.
(d) 1828.

3. What was the name of Jim Bridger's son that was a veteran of the Civil War?
(a) Charles.
(b) Felix.
(c) Alvin.
(d) George.

4. General Connor ordered his men to kill any male over the age of what?
(a) 10.
(b) 21.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

5. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?
(a) January 11th.
(b) January 20th.
(c) January 15th.
(d) January 25th.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, the emigrants were liked to school boys lost where?

2. Some of the older trappers had advantages over Jim. Who was a better businessman than Jim?

3. Who was Jim Bridger's friend that he persuaded to come out to Fort Bridger and be partners with him?

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

5. In Chapter 14, Jim Bridger is described as being as slick as what?

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