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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jim carried a small horn vial on his belt filled with what?
(a) Castor.
(b) Gun powder.
(c) Rum.
(d) Water.

2. Who was the first American to harvest beaver fur west of the Rockies?
(a) Major Henry.
(b) John Colter.
(c) Jim Bridger.
(d) Franklin Tourin.

3. In Chapter 6, the air was described to be like what?
(a) Foggy.
(b) Wine.
(c) Wet.
(d) Ice.

4. Why did Bridger and Fitzpatrick pass across the head of buffalo herds to cover their tracks?
(a) Because they could always have food nearby.
(b) Because they could follow the buffalo herd and stay hidden.
(c) Because the smell of the buffalo would overpower the man's smell.
(d) Because the hooves of the buffalo would wipe away their trail.

5. How many Crow squaws guarded Joseph Meek?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

6. A man lucky enough to kill a grizzly proudly wore its claws as what?
(a) A belt.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A saddle decoration.
(d) A hair piece.

7. In Chapter 4, Colonel Henry Leavenworth advanced up the river with how many companies?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

8. In Chapter 9, it was mentioned that on average about one Mountain man was killed every how many days?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty Five.
(c) Five.
(d) Fifteen.

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

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

11. What was one of the Crows' rules of warfare that Jim Bridger followed?
(a) You are supposed to slow your horse to a cantor.
(b) You are supposed to sing a particular song.
(c) You are supposed to strip off your clothing.
(d) You are supposed to make a signal with your left hand.

12. Where did a trapper or hunter have to deposit what he brought in?
(a) At the fort's storage closet.
(b) At the kitchen.
(c) At the front entrance of the fort.
(d) Before the Captain's cabin.

13. Jim was able to have wages left over to buy blankets for what reason?
(a) To use for his horses.
(b) To keep his bed warm.
(c) To trade with the Indians.
(d) To give to his children.

14. How many men did Vanderburgh take with him into Blackfoot country?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Fifty.

15. Who's doctor did Captain William Sublette have his wounds dressed by?
(a) Jim Bridger's.
(b) Major Henry's.
(c) Nathaniel J. Wyeth's.
(d) Joe Meek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim Bridger had to know more than just the layout of the country; he had to know how to do what?

2. What was the name of Bridger's favorite racehorse?

3. How many miles away from Fort Kiowa was Hugh Glass when he came to on the Grand River?

4. Who was the original owner of the American Fur Company?

5. In the same year that Jim Bridger was born, Lewis and Clark set out up what river?

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