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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 8, 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Major Henry's boat sunk, he saved every man, but how much money worth of supplies was lost?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $1,500.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $15,000.

2. Jim was able to have wages left over to buy blankets for what reason?
(a) To keep his bed warm.
(b) To trade with the Indians.
(c) To use for his horses.
(d) To give to his children.

3. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how much were the beaver pelts worth that were taken?
(a) $3,500.
(b) $2,900.
(c) $2,000.
(d) $4,000.

4. A prime beaver skin could sell for up to how many dollars?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

5. After the Hugh Glass experience, Jim Bridger started to look out for other men. What nickname did he earn because of that?
(a) Jimmy Sure.
(b) Old Gabe.
(c) Constant Bridger.
(d) Lookout Point.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was another name for goats mentioned in Chapter 3?

2. What was a booshway?

3. When Washington Irving wrote about Sublette's brigade, he mentioned that there were what perched on top of some of the packs?

4. What did Jim Bridger's father do?

5. In Chapter 9, what tribe did Bridger have to buy more horses from?

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