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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 84-103.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Indians did Bridger see through his telescope in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Two thousand.
(b) Fifteen hundred.
(c) Eleven hundred.
(d) Eight hundred.

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) Buffalo.
(b) Goats.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Chickens.

3. How many Indians attacked Howell and another trapper in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Eighty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty.

4. After being defeated by the Indians in Part 1, what was all that was left of Captain Thing's expedition?
(a) Men and food.
(b) Food and horses.
(c) Men, food, and horses.
(d) Men and horses.

5. After crossing the Yellowstone River, why do four men secretly leave the group in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) To plan an ambush on the Indians.
(b) To plan an ambush on the trappers.
(c) To hunt buffalo.
(d) To form a new party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which fruit was being enjoyed by the bears that Russell observed at the 25-Yard River?

2. What tribe of friendly Indians did Russell meet at the 25-Yard River?

3. How much time passed between the two Indian attacks that occurred in the winter in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

4. What type of directions was Russell given before meeting the Bonnack Indians in Part 2?

5. What month was it when Part 2 began?

(see the answer key)

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