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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Trader- Chapter 16,17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As a result of the tragedy of murder and Jim Bridger's daughter being taken away, it was clear that the mountains were no place for what?
(a) Greenhorns.
(b) Women and children.
(c) Dogs and cows.
(d) Civilized people.

3. What was the first name of General William Henry Harrison's son?
(a) Michael.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Thomas.

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

5. Jim Bridger was a born what?
(a) Trapper.
(b) Hunter.
(c) Explorer.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of work did the Crow Indians make Joseph Meek do for them?

2. Who's doctor did Captain William Sublette have his wounds dressed by?

3. What trapper rule concerning guns was similar to the rule of the Indian camps?

4. A man lucky enough to kill a grizzly proudly wore its claws as what?

5. When the rest of the men came in after Joseph Meek, what did Jim Bridger fix for them to eat?

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