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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. Who described Jim Bridger as having the eyes of an eagle in Chapter 22?
(a) A.J. Shotwell.
(b) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(c) Captain Palmer.
(d) Kit Carson.

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

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

4. The words "Hell's full of greenhorns" was known as what?
(a) The Indian and trapper agreement.
(b) The Mountain Man oath.
(c) The frontier gospel.
(d) The Indian wisdom.

5. Jim Bridger had to know more than just the layout of the country; he had to know how to do what?
(a) Guide a horse through danger.
(b) Find the Indians.
(c) Live in the country.
(d) Teach new trappers the trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would gnaw on the saddles and harnesses that the greenhorns left out at night?

2. In Chapter 7, who was the man that looked thin as a rail, red eyed, ragged, and unarmed?

3. Pierre's Hole was home to what tribe that is described as the most implacable of tribes?

4. What was the name of the paper where almost a whole page was dedicated to Jim Bridger?

5. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how many horses did they take?

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