1. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how much were the beaver pelts worth that were taken?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $3,500.
(c) $2,900.
(d) $4,000.

2. When Washington Irving wrote about Sublette's brigade, he mentioned that there were what perched on top of some of the packs?
(a) Scruffy dogs.
(b) Black crows.
(c) Half breed children.
(d) Beaver pelts.

3. Who's doctor did Captain William Sublette have his wounds dressed by?
(a) Major Henry's.
(b) Joe Meek.
(c) Nathaniel J. Wyeth's.
(d) Jim Bridger's.

4. Some of the older trappers had advantages over Jim. Who was a better businessman than Jim?
(a) Bill Sublette.
(b) Kit Carson.
(c) Hugh Glass.
(d) Major Henry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bridger went to shake the chief's hand in Chapter 8, the chief pushed the muzzle of the gun down and Bridger fired automatically. Where did the the charge explode?

2. Jim Bridger was a born what?

3. Who described Jim Bridger as having the eyes of an eagle in Chapter 22?

4. What was the name of the paper where almost a whole page was dedicated to Jim Bridger?

5. What was located in the corner of Mrs. Bridger's room?

(see the answer key)

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