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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 104- 123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the men being taught during the winter on the Yellowstone River?
(a) Geography.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Classical studies.
(d) Geology.

2. What were the men doing by the fireside at the Yellowstone camp?
(a) Telling jokes.
(b) Drawing maps.
(c) Telling stories.
(d) Discussing their plans.

3. Which one of the following was not included in the group of men that joined the expedition with Russell in Part 1?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Trappers.
(c) Painters.
(d) Missionaries.

4. Which sounds frightened Corm, the Irishman of the group, in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) A wolf howling.
(b) An elk whistling.
(c) Indian drums.
(d) A lion growling.

5. After being defeated by the Indians in Part 1, what was all that was left of Captain Thing's expedition?
(a) Men and horses.
(b) Men and food.
(c) Men, food, and horses.
(d) Food and horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men planned to go to Yellowstone Lake at the end of Part 1?

2. What was the name of the Indian village that Russell found near Big Horn Mountain in Part 2?

3. The men were trying to find _________at the beginning of Part 2.

4. When did Russell reach the 25-Yard River in Part 2?

5. How was Russell's stay through the winter in Part 2 (pp.64-83), before leaving in February?

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