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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Booshway- Chapter 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Indians attacked Henry's party in the beginning of Chapter 5, how many men were wounded?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. In Chapter 4, Colonel Henry Leavenworth advanced up the river with how many companies?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

3. Jim Bridger was a born what?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Trapper.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Explorer.

4. Where did the Hudson's Bay Company monopolize all trade with the Indians?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Canada.
(c) Near the Yellowstone River.
(d) The plains.

5. How old was Jim Bridger when his family headed west?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, who was called an "ornery skunk"?

2. What did Jim Bridger's father do?

3. Jim carried a small horn vial on his belt filled with what?

4. Jim was able to have wages left over to buy blankets for what reason?

5. Who was the first American to harvest beaver fur west of the Rockies?

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