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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the fort Big Horn men were divided into messes. How many people were a part of one "mess"?

2. What did the Crow chief tell Joseph Meek he needed to do in order to live?

3. How old was Jim Bridger when his family headed west?

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

5. Who's doctor did Captain William Sublette have his wounds dressed by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is a greenhorn, and what did Jim Bridger become after he wasn't considered a greenhorn anymore?

4. In Chapter 8, why were Jim and Tom leading Vanderburgh on a "wild goose chase"?

5. Where did the Atsena Indians get their name of Big Bellies from?

6. Why was it important for Jim to know more than the lay out or topography of the land?

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

8. Why did Captain Sir William Drummond Stuart make people stare?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give an account of Hugh Glass and what happened after he was attacked by a grizzly bear. What emotions do you think Glass experienced when he knew Bridger and Fitzgerald had left him stranded with no weapon or food or help? How do you think these emotions were different from what he first felt for these men when they volunteered to stay behind with Glass? What emotions do you think Bridger and Fitzgerald experienced when they left Glass to fend for himself? What kind of characteristics did Glass have that shone through and helped him through this terrible time? How do you think Bridger and Fitzgerald felt when they saw Glass for the first time after abandoning him?

Essay Topic 2

There are many events and stories in this book. Describe one of your favorite or most memorable events in the book. Why did this particular story appeal to you? Who was involved in this event, and what kind of joys, struggles, or tragedies were faced in this story?

Essay Topic 3

There were many individuals in this book besides Jim Bridger. Who was one of your favorite people and why? What influences did this person have on Jim Bridger? How did Jim Bridger play a role in this person's life? What qualities did this person have that you liked and could relate to?

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