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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. On what day did the four Americans return to Fort Hall for the winter in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

2. What does a panther typically do at the approach of man?

3. Where were Russell and White wounded by Indians in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

4. How many springs were found at Lewis Lake in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

5. How did the men respond to receiving the buffalo robes and discovering Fontanelle's warehouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Russell's horse killed in 1838?

2. What did Russell and White hear as they escaped from the Indians in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

3. How did Russell heal from his leg injury after returning to Fort Hall in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

4. What caused Russell and Elbridge to temporarily lose their vision in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

5. Who was Mr. Biggs?

6. Which view did Russell describe at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 184-196)?

7. What battle took place at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

8. What were some of the characteristics of the springs that were near Lewis Lake?

9. Where did Russell and Elbridge store the buffalo in Part 2 (pp. 164-183), and what happened to it?

10. How were Russell and White injured by the Indians at the end of Part 2 (pp.144-163)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A rendezvous for trappers was a yearly event for trappers in America.

1) Describe the rendezvous for trappers, its location, and the activities that took place there.

2) Explain the possible reasons that July 4th was selected as the date of the rendezvous.

3) Analyze the events at the 1837 rendezvous, including the Indian battle that ensued there.

Essay Topic 2

Russell's resilience was shown when he survived an Indian attack with White.

1) Describe how Russell and White were attacked by the Indians and the way they escaped.

2) Explain the injuries that Russell and White had after being attacked and how the injuries made their travel back to the fort more difficult.

3) Analyze the walk back to the fort, the things that Russell and White did to survive, and Russell's ten day recovery from his leg injury.

Essay Topic 3

Encounters with Indians were a common occurrence for Russell and the other trappers throughout the book.

1) Describe the differences between friendly and hostile Indians for the trappers.

2) Explain how Russell associated with certain tribes and what he learned from them.

3) Analyze three reports of Indian attacks from other trapping parties and Russell's response to them.

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