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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What Valley did Bridger lead Captain Howard Stansbury down from?
(a) Ogden.
(b) Cache.
(c) Green.
(d) Utah.

3. The words "Hell's full of greenhorns" was known as what?
(a) The Indian and trapper agreement.
(b) The Indian wisdom.
(c) The Mountain Man oath.
(d) The frontier gospel.

4. What was the date Jim Bridger leased his claim to Fort Bridger to the government?
(a) November 20th.
(b) October 17th.
(c) November 18th.
(d) October 30th.

5. Who was Jim Bridger's friend that he persuaded to come out to Fort Bridger and be partners with him?
(a) Kit Carson.
(b) Gerald Lund.
(c) Louis Vasquez.
(d) Tom Fitzpatrick.

6. Bridger was interviewed by a newspaper editor, but the editors friend told him not to take any stock in what?
(a) Greenhorn stories.
(b) Trapper's tales.
(c) Indian folklore.
(d) Mountain legends.

7. Where did Jim Bridger travel to give his opinion of the Mormons?
(a) New York City.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Chicago.
(d) St. Louis.

8. What had Mrs. Bridger lost in Chapter 16, that one of the groups of travelers had given her?
(a) A baby blanket.
(b) A skillet lid.
(c) A down pillow.
(d) A butter knife.

9. How long was the dog-run or tunnel in Fort Laramie?
(a) 25 feet.
(b) 15 feet.
(c) 20 feet.
(d) 10 feet.

10. What country was Sir George Gore from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Canada.
(c) Brazil.
(d) France.

11. How much did Jim Bridger make per day working as a guide for the Army of Utah?
(a) $5.
(b) $3.
(c) $2
(d) $7.

12. 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 animals.
(b) Pete.
(c) Pete's father.
(d) Pete's mother.

13. Jim Bridger once told a group of eager treasure hunters that on the top of a mountain they could find a great big what?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Piece of gold.
(c) Treasure chest.
(d) Bank.

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

15. In what year did General Grenville M. Dodge summon Jim Bridger to act as Chief of Scouts?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1860.
(d) 1864.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 26, what that Jim Bridger possessed is something he took for granted?

2. Jim Bridger decided to build Fort Bridger among his friends from what tribe?

3. Who said, "Boys, the trouble with you is you're all spunk and no gumption"?

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

5. How many men did Sir George Gore have in his entourage?

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