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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) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) A.J. Shotwell.
(c) Captain Palmer.
(d) Kit Carson.

2. What would gnaw on the saddles and harnesses that the greenhorns left out at night?
(a) The Mountain Men dogs.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Coyotes.
(d) The horses.

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

4. How old was Jim Bridger's daughter when he sent her to the Whitman Mission School?
(a) Going on ten.
(b) Going on eight.
(c) Going on seven.
(d) Going on nine.

5. What was the name of Bordeaux's squaw?
(a) Francis.
(b) Holly.
(c) Linda.
(d) Marie.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. General Connor told Jim Bridger that his three columns were to meet at the mouth of what river?

4. The summer of 1842, Bourdeaux was in charge at Fort Laramie with how many clerks?

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

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