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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. In Chapter 8, Bridger and Fitzpatrick headed back towards Henry's Fork of what river?
(a) The Greene River.
(b) The Bear River.
(c) The Snake River.
(d) The Yellowstone River.

2. How old was Jim Bridger's daughter when he sent her to the Whitman Mission School?
(a) Going on seven.
(b) Going on ten.
(c) Going on nine.
(d) Going on eight.

3. What did the emigrants call the trappers and traders?
(a) French men.
(b) Tame Indians.
(c) Wild men.
(d) French Indians.

4. What kind of work did the Crow Indians make Joseph Meek do for them?
(a) Wash the horses.
(b) Cook.
(c) Sing.
(d) Hunt.

5. When Joseph Meek headed out of camp alone on what day out of camp did the Crows catch up with him?
(a) Day five.
(b) Day one.
(c) Day two.
(d) Day three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how much were the beaver pelts worth that were taken?

3. Which greenhorn was described as being awake and never resting?

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

5. What color was Jim Bridger's horse that he mounted to ride off to save Joseph Meek?

(see the answer key)

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