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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the son of the Shoshoni chief Wahni seek out Johnston?

2. What was Johnston's first assignment in the Army?

3. When The Wolf captured Johnston, what did he tell Johnston he intended to do with him?

4. Who gave Crazy Woman Morgan a respectful burial out of respect for her friendship with Johnston?

5. What honorary title did the Shoshoni give Johnston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the theme of revenge in Raymond Thorp's book Crow Killer: The Legend of Liver-Eating Johnson. How is this theme illustrated in John Johnson's life? How is the theme illustrated in the response of the Crow Indians to Johnson's desire for revenge against them? What do you think the author is saying about revenge in this book? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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