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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 Bridger left Fort Leramie, he rode back to Fort Bridger where he married a woman from what tribe?
(a) Sioux.
(b) Snake.
(c) Crow.
(d) Blackfeet.

2. Who was Sir George Gore's favorite author?
(a) Nathaniel Hawthorne.
(b) Louisa May Alcott.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Leo Tolstoy.

3. Who said, "Boys, the trouble with you is you're all spunk and no gumption"?
(a) Phil Kearney.
(b) Jim Bridger.
(c) George W. Grummond.
(d) Horation S. Bingham.

4. In Chapter 26, what that Jim Bridger possessed is something he took for granted?
(a) Endurance.
(b) Strength.
(c) Courage.
(d) Faith.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Joseph Meek's daughter?

2. What was the name of Bordeaux's squaw?

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

4. How many days did the Donner party stop at Fort Bridger?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened that let Bridger see a chance for official backing concerning the Hot Springs, geysers, lake, and Fire Hole River?

2. What is the reason that historians give for the quarrel between Brigham Young and Jim Bridger?

3. What are some of the things that Jim Bridger did to help the Mormons and their leader, Brigham Young?

4. What did Jim Bridger know the first duty of a chief or an officer was?

5. What were some of Sir George Gore's morning habits?

6. In Chapter 16, Bridger weny out with Kit Carson in the spring to what places?

7. In the winter of 1847, why did Joseph Meek come to visit Bridger?

8. Why did Jim Bridger's stay at home in Chapter 22 not last long?

9. What was Jim Bridger's motto in Chapter 21?

10. How did Jim Bridger excel at trailing?

(see the answer keys)

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