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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. 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 hooves of the buffalo would wipe away their trail.
(d) Because the smell of the buffalo would overpower the man's smell.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the Crow chief give the new name of "Shiam Shaspusia"?

2. What kind of animal was Old Ephraim?

3. From what tribe did Joseph Meek's wife come from?

4. When Indians attacked Henry's party in the beginning of Chapter 5, how many men were wounded?

5. When Washington Irving wrote about Sublette's brigade, he mentioned that there were what perched on top of some of the packs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the time of year that Jim Bridger was born and what he looked like.

2. Why was it when a Grizzly bear has seen a person that the person is generally unable to get away?

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

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

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. Who hated the American Fur Company and why?

7. Why did Joseph Meek shoot a young brave in Chapter 12?

8. In the old days of rendezvous trappers, how did the trappers live like lords?

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

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

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