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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 104- 123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take the group to reach the Platte River in the beginning of Part 1?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) A few months.
(c) Several weeks.
(d) A few weeks.

2. As the group split up in Part 2 (pp.44-63), where did the men with Russell think they were initially?
(a) They were lost.
(b) Big Horn.
(c) Swift Creek.
(d) Rock Creek.

3. How many Indians surrounded the men in the Teton Mountains in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Eighty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Fifty.

4. Which rest stop did the men travel to after leaving Yellowstone Lake?
(a) Names Hill.
(b) Middle Fork.
(c) Secluded Valley.
(d) Esterbrook.

5. What type of directions was Russell given before meeting the Bonnack Indians in Part 2?
(a) Incomplete.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Wrong.
(d) Correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. By Fontanelle's instructions, when was Russell's group supposed to meet with the main party again in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

2. In Part 1, as the men were at the Fort trading with the Indians, how many miles north were Bridger's men?

3. How many Indians attacked Howell and another trapper in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

4. How wide is Yellowstone Lake?

5. Preparing for the winter on the Yellowstone River in Part 2 (pp. 84-103), how many men did the lodges hold?

(see the answer key)

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