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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of the following was not included in the group of men that joined the expedition with Russell in Part 1?
(a) Painters.
(b) Trappers.
(c) Scientists.
(d) Missionaries.

3. What signal of peace was given when the men spotted the Indians for a second time in Part 2?
(a) Shaking hands.
(b) Saluting.
(c) The waving of the American Flag.
(d) The waving of hands.

4. What did Russell use to cut through the ice while hiking up the the snow covered mountain in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) His boot.
(b) A rock.
(c) A stick.
(d) A knife.

5. What name did Russell have for the education the men were receiving during the winter on Yellowstone River?
(a) Rocky Mountain High.
(b) Rocky Mountain University.
(c) Rocky Mountain School.
(d) Rocky Mountain 101.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which animal do the men kill and eat while staying at Secluded Valley in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

2. Who accompanied Russell to try to locate Fontanelle's group in Part 2?

3. How many men drowned while crossing the Fork on a horse in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

4. How many men were on the expedition to the Rockies when Russell joined in Part 1?

5. How many Indians approached when the men were burning their goods in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

(see the answer key)

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