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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 218- 228, Letters pp. 236- 248.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of taste did the spring water at Lewis Lake have?
(a) Strong.
(b) Limestone.
(c) Weak.
(d) Chalky.

2. What did the Indians do before following the men and robbing them in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) Ate, smoke, and made threats.
(b) Smoked and made threats, but did not eat.
(c) Ate and smoke, but did not make threats.
(d) Ate and made threats, but did not smoke.

3. From how many feet did Russell observe the lake and sunrise from on the mountain in Part 2?
(a) Eight thousand.
(b) Six thousand.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Seven thousand.

4. Which river did the men hunt before going into winter quarters in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?
(a) Snake River.
(b) Laramie River.
(c) Hoback River.
(d) Niobrara River.

5. How was Russell's stay through the winter in Part 2 (pp.64-83), before leaving in February?
(a) He was well-fed and comfortable.
(b) He was comfortable and entertained.
(c) He was well-fed, entertained, and comfortable.
(d) He was well-fed and entertained.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was it when Russell joined twenty beaver trappers in Part 1?

2. As the group split up in Part 2 (pp.44-63), where did the men with Russell think they were initially?

3. What did the Indian trapper do before leading the other trappers into battle at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

4. What was the highest number of Indians which Russell stayed with on the trip he took alone in Part 2?

5. How did Russell say farewell to his hunting and trapping ground, the mountains, and the animals he hunted in Letters (pp. 236-248)?

(see the answer key)

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