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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The men were trying to find _________at the beginning of Part 2.
(a) Smith's Fork.
(b) North Fork.
(c) Lewis' Fork.
(d) Clark's Fork.

2. How many men were injured when they were fired upon by the Indians in the Spring?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

3. What type of meat did Russell have while staying with Bridger's men between February and March?
(a) Venison.
(b) Bull.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Turkey.

4. Who accompanied Russell to try to locate Fontanelle's group in Part 2?
(a) Corm.
(b) Allen.
(c) An Indian guide.
(d) No one.

5. Which river, near Ham's Fork, did the expedition meet the hunters after crossing the Continental Divide in Part 1?
(a) Green River.
(b) Madison River.
(c) Sweetwater River.
(d) Cheyenne River.

6. After reaching Salt River, which valley did the men approach in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) Elk Basin.
(b) Jackson's Hole.
(c) Star Valley.
(d) Bridger Valley.

7. How many horses were lost during the battle with the Indians in the Teton Mountains?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

8. Preparing for the winter on the Yellowstone River in Part 2 (pp. 84-103), how many men did the lodges hold?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Fourteen.

9. When did Russell make the rendezvous where Mr. Wyeth brought supplies in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) September 2.
(b) September 22.
(c) July 24.
(d) July 4.

10. What tribe of friendly Indians did Russell meet at the 25-Yard River?
(a) Shoshone.
(b) Choctaw.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Apache.

11. What was the name of the Indian village that Russell found near Big Horn Mountain in Part 2?
(a) Long Hair's Pack.
(b) Long Hair's Troop.
(c) Long Hair's Band.
(d) Long Hair's Camp.

12. Which type of bear did Russell shoot in the shoulder before being attacked in Part 1?
(a) Brown.
(b) Grizzly.
(c) Sun.
(d) Cave.

13. What were the men being taught during the winter on the Yellowstone River?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Classical studies.
(c) Geography.
(d) Geology.

14. What is another name for the Big Horn River?
(a) Big Horn Sea.
(b) Wind River.
(c) Buffalo River.
(d) Large Horn River.

15. How long did the trappers wait before sneaking up on the Indians in the Teton Mountains?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Two minutes.
(c) Three minutes.
(d) Two hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name did Russell have for the education the men were receiving during the winter on Yellowstone River?

2. How many Indians did Bridger see through his telescope in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

3. Besides clothing, which one of the following was purchased by the trappers on July 5 in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

4. How many villages of Flathead Indians did the men meet in Part 2?

5. How did Russell feel about the leader of his group after meeting the Flathead Indians?

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