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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Crow chief tell Joseph Meek he needed to do in order to live?
(a) Follow their orders.
(b) Tell the truth.
(c) Kill his brother.
(d) Spy on his own people.

2. How many miles was the keel boat race up the Missouri that Manuel Lisa won?
(a) 1,100.
(b) 1,150.
(c) 1,300.
(d) 1,200.

3. What did the young Crow warrior strike Joseph Meek's wife with?
(a) A bow.
(b) An arrow.
(c) A rock.
(d) A quirt.

4. After the Hugh Glass experience, Jim Bridger started to look out for other men. What nickname did he earn because of that?
(a) Lookout Point.
(b) Constant Bridger.
(c) Jimmy Sure.
(d) Old Gabe.

5. In Chapter 9, what tribe did Bridger have to buy more horses from?
(a) Sioux.
(b) Blackfeet.
(c) Crows.
(d) Nez Perces.

6. When eight hundred Indians caught the Colonel napping in Chapter 3, how many men did they kill?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fourteen.

7. 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) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Five.

8. When Indians attacked Henry's party in the beginning of Chapter 5, how many men were wounded?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

9. What was the first name of General William Henry Harrison's son?
(a) Michael.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Patrick.

10. 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 be shaved bald.
(c) They would have to sleep outside with no cover in the rain.
(d) They would have to sing lullabies to the coyotes at night.

11. No free trapper could do what safely?
(a) Find animal trails.
(b) Work alone.
(c) Discover new landmarks.
(d) Fight Indians.

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

13. What was the name of the steamboat that carried passengers up the Missouri beyond Franklin?
(a) The United.
(b) The National.
(c) The Explorer.
(d) The Independence.

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

15. Even though Bridger was hospitable and generous, he was not fond of what?
(a) Donations.
(b) Friends.
(c) Indian rituals.
(d) Company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was nicknamed, "King of the Keelboat Men"?

2. What trapper rule concerning guns was similar to the rule of the Indian camps?

3. Jim was able to have wages left over to buy blankets for what reason?

4. In Chapter 4, Colonel Henry Leavenworth advanced up the river with how many companies?

5. Which tribe was allies with the Blackfeet Indians?

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