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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chief of Scouts- Chapter 27, 28 and 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tribe was allies with the Blackfeet Indians?
(a) Cheyenne.
(b) Gros Ventres.
(c) Crow.
(d) Sioux.

2. In Chapter 7, who was the man that looked thin as a rail, red eyed, ragged, and unarmed?
(a) Henry.
(b) Bridger.
(c) Glass.
(d) Fitzpatrick.

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?
(a) 500.
(b) 300.
(c) 600.
(d) 400.

4. When the rest of the men came in after Joseph Meek, what did Jim Bridger fix for them to eat?
(a) Cowboy pie.
(b) Corn husks.
(c) Buffalo skins.
(d) Hot meat.

5. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?
(a) January 11th.
(b) January 25th.
(c) January 15th.
(d) January 20th.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Bridger and Fitzpatrick pass across the head of buffalo herds to cover their tracks?

3. When Carrington received orders to take his battalion to Fort Casper, how cold was it outside?

4. Who was John C. Fremont's topographer?

5. How many men did Sir George Gore have in his entourage?

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