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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 greenhorn was described as being awake and never resting?
(a) Bonneville.
(b) Vanderburgh.
(c) Meek.
(d) Sublette.

2. After 1850, how many herds of buffalo were there?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. What tribe did the scouts come from that Captain Frank North had in his battalion?
(a) Sioux.
(b) Pawnee.
(c) Ute.
(d) Cherokee.

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

5. When Old Ephraim ran across the Prince Maximilian party, how many rifle's worth of lead did he carry off with him?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What place was the largest trading post in the West?

2. In Chapter 26, what that Jim Bridger possessed is something he took for granted?

3. What did being a free trapper mean for Jim?

4. What time did Sir George Gore usually sleep until in the morning?

5. How many days did the Donner party stop at Fort Bridger?

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