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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did The Wolf assign to guard Johnston?

2. Who volunteered for the dangerous job of riding for assistance for the besieged Fort Kearney?

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

4. With what type of rifle did the Army replace Johnston's Hawken?

5. What was Johnston's only food on the long trail from the Blackfoot camp back to his own camp?

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 John Johnson's character flaws and strengths. How do his flaws hinder him in dealing with the conflicts in his relationships and in his historical era? How do his strengths help him in dealing with the conflicts in his relationships and in his historical era? Is his violence typical or atypical for his historical era? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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