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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Bridger went to shake the chief's hand in Chapter 8, the chief pushed the muzzle of the gun down and Bridger fired automatically. Where did the the charge explode?
(a) Between a warrior's feet.
(b) Between Bridger's feet.
(c) Between Fitzpatrick's feet.
(d) Between the chief's feet.

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

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

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

7. What was a booshway?
(a) A boss.
(b) A new trapper.
(c) An Indian scout.
(d) A teacher.

8. When the Blackfeet attacked the Americans in Chapter 6, how much were the beaver pelts worth that were taken?
(a) $3,500.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $2,000.
(d) $2,900.

9. 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) Five.
(d) Ten.

10. 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 have to sing lullabies to the coyotes at night.
(d) They would be shaved bald.

11. What did Jim Bridger love better than people?
(a) Places.
(b) Animals.
(c) His belongings.
(d) Himself.

12. The men's camp equipment consisted of a kettle, a knife, a blanket, and what else?
(a) A spoon.
(b) A hat.
(c) A cup.
(d) A shovel.

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

14. How much was the fur harvest with that Captain William Sublette headed back to St. Louis with?
(a) $170,000.
(b) $100,000.
(c) $125,000.
(d) $150,000.

15. A prime beaver skin could sell for up to how many dollars?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's doctor did Captain William Sublette have his wounds dressed by?

2. What kind of dense bushes was Hugh Glass pushing his way through when he came across a grizzly?

3. When the Crow chief came into Bridger's camp and requested peace, what tribe did he name as being the one he needed help in fighting against?

4. No free trapper could do what safely?

5. Hugh Glass was a hunter from where?

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