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

Short Answer Questions

1. After escaping from his Blackfoot Indian captors, how many miles did Johnston have to travel back to his own camp?

2. What happened to Johnston's 40 gallons of whiskey during his captivity among the Blackfoot Indians?

3. In the fall of 1861, to whom was Johnston going to take 40 gallons of whiskey?

4. Who was Portuguese Phillips?

5. What kind of footwear did Johnston and most other Mountain Men wear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast John Johnston's relationships with at least three of the following Indian tribes: the Blackfeet, the Sioux, the Shoshoni, the Cheyenne, the Utes, and the Crow. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the dialogue in Raymond Thorp's book Crow Killer: The Legend of Liver-Eating Johnson. How does it convey the historical era and depict the individuals discussed in the book? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the depiction of African Americans in Crow Killer: The Legend of Liver-Eating Johnson. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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