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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jim Bridger arrived at his home in Santa Fe, he had a son named what?
(a) Henry.
(b) Thomas.
(c) William.
(d) George.

2. In Parkman's words, the poles that were used to erect the lodges were carried by what?
(a) Women and children.
(b) Men.
(c) Horses.
(d) Dogs.

3. General Connor told Jim Bridger that his three columns were to meet at the mouth of what river?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Greene.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Mississippi.

4. Who described Jim Bridger as having the eyes of an eagle in Chapter 22?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Captain Palmer.
(c) A.J. Shotwell.
(d) Kit Carson.

5. Who did the Indians say "talked sense and told the truth"?
(a) Jim Bridger.
(b) Father Pierre Jean de Smet.
(c) General Richard Gerard.
(d) Hugh Glass.

6. What was the name of the Cheyenne chief in Chapter 25?
(a) Crazy Horse.
(b) Sitting Bull.
(c) Buffalo Horn.
(d) Black Horse.

7. On the night of December 20th, who told everyone he must have one scalp before he left Fort Laramie?
(a) Captain Fredrick H. Brown.
(b) Jim Bridger.
(c) Angus MacDonald.
(d) Lieut. Glenn.

8. How much did the Army pay Jim Bridger per day to be the Chief of Scouts?
(a) $10.
(b) $5.
(c) $20.
(d) $15.

9. In the beginning of Chapter 25, when French Pete's wife and children were discovered, it was discovered that the Indians had not killed what?
(a) Pete's mother.
(b) Pete's animals.
(c) Pete's father.
(d) Pete.

10. In Chapter 14, when Bridger decided to "set his moccasins on a new trail" his experience was likened to that of whom?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Francis Parkman.
(c) Charles Preuss.
(d) Kit Carson.

11. What was the name of Jim Bridger's son that was a veteran of the Civil War?
(a) Felix.
(b) George.
(c) Alvin.
(d) Charles.

12. In the opening of Chapter 16, where was Brigham Young's caravan headed?
(a) Yellowstone.
(b) California.
(c) Salt Lake.
(d) St. Louis.

13. Chapter 16 mentions a cold afternoon when Bridger's dogs began to bark. Bridger peers through his loophole and sees how many dark figures?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

14. What did the Mormons pile in their houses when they were afraid the troops would sack their city?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Buffalo chips.
(c) Wood chips.
(d) Straw.

15. How old was Jim Bridger's daughter when he sent her to the Whitman Mission School?
(a) Going on eight.
(b) Going on nine.
(c) Going on ten.
(d) Going on seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bridger was interviewed by a newspaper editor, but the editors friend told him not to take any stock in what?

2. Who was Jim Bridger's friend that he persuaded to come out to Fort Bridger and be partners with him?

3. In Chapter 14, Jim Bridger is described as being as slick as what?

4. What kind of animal's udder did Jim Bridger use to feed his new baby girl?

5. Who was in charge of Connor's column that was headed northwest from the Lower Platte?

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