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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sir George bought cattle, how much did he spend per head?
(a) $50.
(b) $30.
(c) $60.
(d) $40.

2. French Pete had a Sioux wife and how many children?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. After 1850, how many herds of buffalo were there?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. In Chapter 14, when Bridger decided to "set his moccasins on a new trail" his experience was likened to that of whom?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Kit Carson.
(c) Francis Parkman.
(d) Charles Preuss.

5. Who was John C. Fremont's topographer?
(a) Kit Carson.
(b) Gabe Rogers.
(c) Charles Preuss.
(d) Jim Bridger.

6. What had Mrs. Bridger lost in Chapter 16, that one of the groups of travelers had given her?
(a) A baby blanket.
(b) A butter knife.
(c) A skillet lid.
(d) A down pillow.

7. The summer of 1842, Bourdeaux was in charge at Fort Laramie with how many clerks?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

8. On what day of the year was Jim Bridger enrolled as Chief Guide at Fort Kearney?
(a) January 20th.
(b) January 25th.
(c) January 11th.
(d) January 15th.

9. The Indians and Mountain men always hunted for what two reasons?
(a) Meat or game.
(b) Entertainment or money.
(c) Pelts or meat.
(d) Meat or pelts.

10. In the beginning of Chapter 20, where did President Buchanan order troops to be sent?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Missouri.
(c) California.
(d) Utah.

11. General Connor told Jim Bridger that his three columns were to meet at the mouth of what river?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Greene.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Missouri.

12. How many men did Sir George Gore have in his entourage?
(a) 55.
(b) 50.
(c) 62..
(d) 37.

13. What did the Mormons pile in their houses when they were afraid the troops would sack their city?
(a) Buffalo chips.
(b) Wood chips.
(c) Straw.
(d) Wheat.

14. When Jim Bridger opened his gate after hearing someone knock, which of his friends was there?
(a) Tom Fitzpatrick.
(b) Brigham Young.
(c) Joe Meek.
(d) Kit Carson.

15. In Chapter 26, who said he was "sure a single company of regulars could whip a thousand Indians"?
(a) William J. Fetterman.
(b) Sir Walter Scott.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Phil Kearney.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Jim Bridger travel to give his opinion of the Mormons?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 25, what day of the year did the Sioux steel the horses at 5 o'clock in the morning?

4. What time did Sir George Gore usually sleep until in the morning?

5. What was the date Jim Bridger leased his claim to Fort Bridger to the government?

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