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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. In Chapter 8, Bridger and Fitzpatrick headed back towards Henry's Fork of what river?
(a) The Bear River.
(b) The Yellowstone River.
(c) The Greene River.
(d) The Snake River.

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

3. What was the name of Bridger's favorite racehorse?
(a) Grohean.
(b) Tracker.
(c) Tensly.
(d) Giddup.

4. From what tribe did Joseph Meek's wife come from?
(a) Snake.
(b) Sioux.
(c) Crow.
(d) Blackfeet.

5. How many arrows did the young warrior shoot into Jim Bridger's back?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the older trappers was a more dashing Indian fighter?

2. What was a booshway?

3. Where did the Hudson's Bay Company monopolize all trade with the Indians?

4. When Joseph Meek headed out of camp alone on what day out of camp did the Crows catch up with him?

5. Who was the original owner of the American Fur Company?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what two traits were to be respected among the Indians?

2. Describe the area known as Pierre's Hole or Teton Basin.

3. Even though beaver pelts were still plentiful, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company was struggling. What were some of the reasons for these struggles?

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

5. During the months when finding beavers and hunting furs wasn't easy, what kind of work did the men do so that they would still have work during the winters?

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

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

8. While Joseph Meek was marching with the Crow Indians, what did the squaws do to Meek amuse themselves?

9. What happened when Joseph Meek laid down Sally so that he could live?

10. Describe what the spot looked like where the Mississippi River meets the Missouri River, according to Jim Bridger.

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