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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. What would happen if a greenhorn set up drinks for all the old-timers?
(a) They would have to clean up everyone's campsite.
(b) They would have to sleep outside with no cover in the rain.
(c) They would have to sing lullabies to the coyotes at night.
(d) They would be shaved bald.

2. What city did Jim Bridger's father work in?
(a) Fairfax, Virginia.
(b) Alexandria, Virginia.
(c) Bristol, Virginia.
(d) Richmond, Virginia.

3. What kind of animal was Old Ephraim?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Bear.
(d) Horse.

4. Jim Bridger had to know more than just the layout of the country; he had to know how to do what?
(a) Find the Indians.
(b) Teach new trappers the trade.
(c) Guide a horse through danger.
(d) Live in the country.

5. On the night of December 20th, who told everyone he must have one scalp before he left Fort Laramie?
(a) Angus MacDonald.
(b) Lieut. Glenn.
(c) Captain Fredrick H. Brown.
(d) Jim Bridger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was the dog-run or tunnel in Fort Laramie?

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

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

4. Where did Jim Bridger travel to give his opinion of the Mormons?

5. When the rest of the men came in after Joseph Meek, what did Jim Bridger fix for them to eat?

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