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Moutain Man Names - QuizEveryone has a name unless for some odd reason they have been totally isolated from human contact. Some people have several names; their given name, a nickname, a pseudonym, etc. Many buckskinners have "mountain names" they use at rendezvous and black powder shoots to enhance their persona and portrayal of the fur traders. A lot of historical mountain men were known by other than their surnames. Some monikers were bestowed because of a particular event, perhaps humorous of foolhardy; other are tied to a characteristic, maybe physical or personality related. Trappers were often given names by Indian companions or fellow beaver men but few seem to be self-proclaimed. Here's a fun little test to see how well you know who was who during the fur trade era based on their nicknames:
1. Let's start with an easy one. Who was known as "Ol' Gabe"?
2. Here's another simple one you all should get. "Kit" was the nickname of:
3. Okay, let's get a little bit tougher but not too difficult. This booshway of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company was often called "Broken Hand":
4. Not tough enough? Okay which of the following are also nicknames to number the trapper in question number three:
5. Most of you should get this one. Who was known as "Ol' Solitaire"?
6. Feeling a bit cocky? How about this: Because of his hairy face, "Black Beard" became the nickname of:
7. If that last one was too obscure, give this one a go: The "White-Headed Eagle" was the name carried by this influential trader:
8. Think carefully on this one and don't be fooled: Which of the following designations was given to Jim Beckwourth during his tenure with the Crow Indians?
9. Frustrated? What can you do with this: Who was called "Bald Head" by the Indians due to the lack of hair on his head?
10. Several men were named after a noticeable scar. Take a look at these next three questions and see if you recognize these trappers by their wounds. First, who was "Cut Face"?
11. Okay, who carried the name "Cut Hand"?
12. And the last of the scarred individuals, "Cut Nose" was the nick name given to:
13. How're you doin'? I hope you're not giving up yet. Here's another toughy. "Tall Crane" was the partner of one of the "Bald Head"s referred to earlier. What was his real name?
14. You might have to dig out your reference books for this one. Because the Indians esteemed Peter Sarpy so highly, they called him:
15. Don't let this next one trick you. Thomas Smith was known as which of the following:
16. Some nicknames appear to be handed down from father to son. Pierre Chouteau, Jr. was often called by the same name as his dad. Can you pick it out?
17. Stumped again? Well, this one isn't too hard. William Clark, a leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was known to the Indians as:
18. This one should be recognized by most of you. "Thunderbolt" struck a familiar ring as the nickname of:
19. Probably due to the dark hue of his skin, this experienced trapper was known as "Black". What was his given name?
20. Here's the last one. What Canadian trapper was known as "Old Pino"?
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Mountain Man Names Quiz by Jim Hardee - AMM #1676,
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