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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) The Arapaho.
(b) The Blackfeet.
(c) The Sioux.
(d) The Snake.

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

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 the chief's feet.
(d) Between Fitzpatrick's feet.

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

5. How many arrows did the young warrior shoot into Jim Bridger's back?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what tribe did Bridger have to buy more horses from?

2. What happened to the men from Sublette's brigade that headed out ahead of the group?

3. In Chapter 4, Joshua Pilcher was appointed sub agent for the campaign and was enabled to bring how many Sioux warriors into the fight?

4. How many men did Vanderburgh take with him into Blackfoot country?

5. What did the young Crow warrior strike Joseph Meek's wife with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what the spot looked like where the Mississippi River meets the Missouri River, according to Jim Bridger.

2. What questions did the Crow chief ask Joseph Meek to tell the truth about so he could live?

3. Where did the Atsena Indians get their name of Big Bellies from?

4. What kinds of jobs did Jim Bridger first hold to help support himself and his sister?

5. Even though beaver pelts were still plentiful, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company was struggling. What were some of the reasons for these struggles?

6. What were some of Jim Bridger's discoveries in Chapter 6?

7. Why was it important for Jim to know more than the lay out or topography of the land?

8. In Chapter 8, why were Jim and Tom leading Vanderburgh on a "wild goose chase"?

9. Who was the bear that Prince Maximilian spoke of, and what was the story of this great bear?

10. When Colonel Leavenworth arrived at Fort Recovery, why was the Colonel looking glum?

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