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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Trapper- Chapter 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was nicknamed, "King of the Keelboat Men"?
(a) Andrew Henry.
(b) Colonel Ashley.
(c) Mike Fink.
(d) Jim Bridger.

3. How old was Jim Bridger when his family headed west?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

4. A man lucky enough to kill a grizzly proudly wore its claws as what?
(a) A hair piece.
(b) A saddle decoration.
(c) A belt.
(d) A necklace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, who was called an "ornery skunk"?

2. What day was Jim Bridger's birthday?

3. In Chapter 4, Joshua Pilcher was appointed sub agent for the campaign and was enabled to bring how many Sioux warriors into the fight?

4. How many miles away from Fort Kiowa was Hugh Glass when he came to on the Grand River?

5. The men's camp equipment consisted of a kettle, a knife, a blanket, and what else?

(see the answer key)

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