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

2. Which greenhorn was described as being awake and never resting?
(a) Meek.
(b) Sublette.
(c) Bonneville.
(d) Vanderburgh.

3. Who was the first American to harvest beaver fur west of the Rockies?
(a) John Colter.
(b) Franklin Tourin.
(c) Jim Bridger.
(d) Major Henry.

4. In Chapter 9, it was mentioned that on average about one Mountain man was killed every how many days?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty Five.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim carried a small horn vial on his belt filled with what?

2. When Old Ephraim ran across the Prince Maximilian party, how many rifle's worth of lead did he carry off with him?

3. What city did Jim Bridger's father work in?

4. How old was Jim when his mother died?

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

(see the answer key)

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