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

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. What was the name of Joseph Meek's daughter?
(a) Marie.
(b) Mary.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Helen.

4. In the beginning of Chapter 25, what day of the year did the Sioux steel the horses at 5 o'clock in the morning?
(a) July 17th.
(b) July 4th.
(c) June 21st.
(d) June 3rd.

5. In Chapter 26, who said he was "sure a single company of regulars could whip a thousand Indians"?
(a) William J. Fetterman.
(b) Phil Kearney.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Sir Walter Scott.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sir George bought cattle, how much did he spend per head?

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

3. What was another name for goats mentioned in Chapter 3?

4. In Parkman's words, the poles that were used to erect the lodges were carried by what?

5. How many arrows did the young warrior shoot into Jim Bridger's back?

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