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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. Who saved Cotton Mansfield when the Indians were running after him to get his scalp?
(a) Kit Carson.
(b) Captain Bonneville.
(c) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(d) Jim Bridger.

2. What was located in the corner of Mrs. Bridger's room?
(a) A baby bed.
(b) A drying rack.
(c) A rocking chair.
(d) A churn.

3. Even though Bridger was hospitable and generous, he was not fond of what?
(a) Indian rituals.
(b) Donations.
(c) Friends.
(d) Company.

4. What did the young Crow warrior strike Joseph Meek's wife with?
(a) A rock.
(b) A bow.
(c) A quirt.
(d) An arrow.

5. What did being a free trapper mean for Jim?
(a) That he would have to depend on himself.
(b) That it would be less expensive.
(c) That he could hire the people he wanted.
(d) That he must be a master at his trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, it was mentioned that on average about one Mountain man was killed every how many days?

2. When Joseph Meek headed out of camp alone on what day out of camp did the Crows catch up with him?

3. Who's doctor did Captain William Sublette have his wounds dressed by?

4. In Chapter 4, Colonel Henry Leavenworth advanced up the river with how many companies?

5. In what year was the trappers rendezvous to be held in Pierre's Hole?

(see the answer key)

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