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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. Which sounds frightened Corm, the Irishman of the group, in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

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

3. On what date did the hunters discover the sixty Indian lodges in Part 1?

4. Where did Russell and fifteen other men travel to for the winter in Part 2?

5. What year was it when Part 2 (pp. 104-123) began?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Russell with for the July 4, 1836, rendezvous, and where did they travel to when the rendezvous was finished?

2. What happened when Russell first encountered a grizzly bear in Part 1?

3. What happened when four trappers decided to desert the group in September, 1835?

4. How did the trappers respond to the apology given to them by the Indians at the end of Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

5. Which Indians did Russell meet at Yellowstone in Part 2 (pp. 44-63), and what did he trade with them?

6. What was Rocky Mountain University?

7. When did Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper begin and who joined him?

8. How did the trappers avoid a battle with the Indians in February, 1837?

9. What were Russell's opinions of his party's leader and his mission in Part 2 (pp. 64-83)?

10. Who was Howell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elbridge was a good friend of Russell's, and the two trappers were known for their camaraderie.

1) Describe Elbridge and the friendship he had with Russell.

2) Explain two examples of adventures that Russell had with Elbridge.

3) Analyze the various people that Russell associated with during the book in comparison to his friendship with Elbridge.

Essay Topic 2

Following his career as a trapper, Russell became actively involved with the war between United States citizens and the Indians that was taking place during that time period.

1) Describe the main concerns that Russell had about the Indians and the settlers of the Oregon Territory.

2) Explain two events that Russell described to represent the problem in the Oregon Territory.

3) Analyze the frustration that Russell had with the government's lack of assistance for the settlers and the steps that he took to contribute to a resolution process.

Essay Topic 3

During his adventures, Russell returned to the Teton Mountains a number of times.

1) Describe the Teton Mountains, their terrain, and the animals that lived there.

2) Explain the challenges of hunting in the mountains, using two examples from the book.

3) Analyze two events that took place in the Teton Mountains and why they were important to Russell's journey.

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