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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. The summer of 1842, Bourdeaux was in charge at Fort Laramie with how many clerks?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. 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.

3. What did the name Casapy mean that the Crow Indians had given to Bridger?
(a) Good Follower.
(b) Guiding One.
(c) True Teacher.
(d) Blanket Chief.

4. In what year was the trappers rendezvous to be held in Pierre's Hole?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1828.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1830.

5. When Jim Bridger opened his gate after hearing someone knock, which of his friends was there?
(a) Brigham Young.
(b) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(c) Kit Carson.
(d) Joe Meek.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how many horses did they take?

2. What was the name of Bridger's favorite racehorse?

3. General Connor ordered his men to kill any male over the age of what?

4. Which of the older trappers was a more dashing Indian fighter?

5. What did the emigrants call the trappers and traders?

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