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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: A Man Among Men, Chapters 11 through 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Sioux attacked Fort Kearney in 1866, to where did Colonel Carrington, the commanding officer, need a volunteer to ride for reinforcements and assistance?
(a) Fort Laramie.
(b) Fort Davis.
(c) Denver.
(d) Fort Bennington.

2. What did Old John Hatcher do with his Bowie knife after killing one of his attackers in Chapter 2?
(a) He scalped the Indian.
(b) He gave his knife to Johnston as a gift.
(c) He buried his knife and swore never to use it again.
(d) He sold the knife to Joe Robidoux.

3. What was the relationship between the Shoshonis and the Flatheads during Johnston's era?
(a) They were enemies.
(b) They were sent to the same reservation by the government.
(c) They were cousins.
(d) They were allies.

4. What role did Crow Indian women have in the tribal council?
(a) They served refreshments during council meetings.
(b) They led the council and presided over it.
(c) They had no role and were not allowed to attend council.
(d) They were allowed to attend council and offer their wisdom.

5. Of what wood were the handles of Johnston's Colt Walker revolver and his Bowie knife made?
(a) Pine.
(b) Rosewood.
(c) Mahogany.
(d) Oak.

Short Answer Questions

1. When The Wolf captured Johnston, what did he tell Johnston he intended to do with him?

2. What was the name of the steamer that brought Johnston from St. Louis to St. Joseph when he first came west to become a trapper?

3. What did Del Gue tell Johnston about the size of his load of 40 gallons of whiskey?

4. Who helped Mrs. Morgan bury her three children and her husband's scalp?

5. Why did Johnston seek out the Crow chief Gray Bear after Crazy Woman Morgan's death?

(see the answer key)

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