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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. When Johnston attacked and killed the Crow sentry in Chapter 7, what did he find in the Indian's possession?
2. What treaty laid out specific boundaries for Crow territory?
3. Which of the following was not a quality of the Crow Indians?
4. How did Johnston prepare his cabin for the winter in Chapter 9?
5. At what skill did the Crow Indians excel?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Johnston's opinion of Buffalo Bill Cody and how did Johnston meet Cody?
2. With whom did Johnston partner in 1878 and what difficulties did the trapping partners face?
3. Who was The Wolf and what was his relationship with John Johnston?
4. When did Johnston join the Union Army and what were some of his experiences while in the military?
5. How did Johnston become Del Gue's partner after having been John Hatcher's partner in fur trading?
6. To what office did Johnston get elected in Red Lodge and how effective was he in the position?
7. What nicknames did John Johnston have?
8. How did the Crazy Woman die and how did her death lead to Johnston's making peace with the Crow?
9. What was the outcome of the battle between the Flatheads and the Crows in Chapter 8?
10. How did Johnston identify Bear Claw Chris Lapp's killers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Portuguese Phillips' ride to Fort Laramie in 1866 for reinforcements for Colonel Carrington. How did John Johnston assist Phillips in his mission? What does the situation Colonel Carrington faced at Fort Phil Kearny illustrate about the tensions between Indians and the US army during that era?
Essay Topic 2
It could be argued that John Johnston was a hero or a villain. Discuss which aspects of his character make him a hero and which aspects of his character make him a villain. Which role do you ultimately think best describes him? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the life of mountain men in the Rocky Mountains during John Johnston's lifetime. In what ways was Johnston's life typical and in what ways was it atypical for a mountain man? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
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