History
How is Pierre introduced?
As a boy hunting in the woods
Who is Captain Bonneville?
A captain who is close with President Jackson
Who was killed in the first part of the book?
Pierre's grandfather and his grandfather's friend.
What did Pierre and Henry do secretly during the wagon trail?
Scout ahead for meat for the men.
What two Indian tribes were at war with each other at this time?
Kansas and the Pawnees.
What was Pierre's name before it was Pierre?
Louis Charles Victor Phillipe de Montparr et Carlisle
How did Captain Bonneville meet Pierre?
When Pierre got confronted by one of Bonneville's soldiers and almost got in a fight.
Why did Guess bark so much at the boat of soldiers about to leave the shore?
How did Pierre's parents die?
Who was the 7th president?
Andrew Jackson
What was the story about Pierre's family?
His great uncle wanted the throne that was legitimately his brother's and then started killing all the heirs of the legitimate line so he could have the throne.
What proposition from the Indians did Bonneville turn down?
Where did Bonneville want Pierre to go before he joined his expedition?
West Point to become a soldier.
Which soldier tries to turn more soldiers against Captian Bonneville?
"Blimey" Mudge
Who were General Clark and Captain Lewis?
The same Lewis and Clark that went on an expedition of the west coast.
Who became Pierre's best friend on the expedition?
Henry
Why do all the soldiers follow Bonneville even though there are so many difficulties?
Because he is a good man who leads them well and has earned their respect and loyalty.
Who were the Indians the soldiers met on the trail?
The Crows, Indians that Hi Skeet knew and had stayed with.
Which soldier got lost while out hunting on the trail?
Tom Caine
Who does Pierre trust enough to tell about his grandfather's murder?
Henry and Hi Squeet
What did Guess find on the ground after Tom Caine came back from being lost?
A moccasin like the ones Pierre has
Who does the Oregon Country belong to?