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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe the bowl of soup an old woman brought Johnston while he was held captive by the Blackfoot Indians?

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

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

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

5. Who did Del Gue tell about Johnston's Blackfoot captivity despite Johnston's request that he not tell anyone the story?

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 multicultural influences in the life of John Johnston and how these various cultures reflect the multicultural nature of the American west. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss John Johnston's experiences as a deputy sheriff in Leadville, Colorado in Chapter 26: Sheriff Johnson. How effective is he as a law enforcement officer? What factors contribute to his success as a deputy and what factors hinder his success as a deputy? Why does Johnston leave law enforcement after just a year? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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