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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 144- 163.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what year was Fort Hall purchased from Mr. Wyeth?
(a) 1873.
(b) 1874.
(c) 1847.
(d) 1837.

2. Which animal did Russell and some other trappers hunt to keep a steady food supply during the winter in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Goats.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Rabbits.

3. What year was it when Part 2 (pp. 104-123) began?
(a) 1837.
(b) 1873.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1853.

4. Where was Howell's encampment located?
(a) Near Fort Platte.
(b) Near Clarks Fork.
(c) Near Laramie River.
(d) Near Fort Sanders.

5. How wide is Yellowstone Lake?
(a) Twenty five miles.
(b) Fifty miles.
(c) One hundred and fifty miles.
(d) One hundred miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Along the way to the Missouri River, what kind of pine trees were observed?

2. Why was the hunting that Russell did with Elbridge in the mountains dangerous?

3. When the raft fell apart on the return trip across the Fork, what did Russell worry about losing?

4. How many others joined Russell as the group split up at Jackson's Hole?

5. What did the men follow in Part 2 (pp.44-63) to reach the Teton Mountains?

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