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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many villages of Flathead Indians did the men meet in Part 2?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

3. What offer was made by the Indian Chief at the end of Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) To help the men hunt.
(b) To leave them alone in exchange for directions.
(c) To replace the stolen goods.
(d) To give them twice as many goods back.

4. What were the men doing by the fireside at the Yellowstone camp?
(a) Telling jokes.
(b) Telling stories.
(c) Discussing their plans.
(d) Drawing maps.

5. What kind of animal skins did the men trade with the Indians for supplies at Yellowstone River?
(a) Panther, sheep, elk, and snake.
(b) Panther, snake, and elk.
(c) Panther, sheep, and snake.
(d) Panther, sheep, and elk.

6. Why did the group of hunters and Indians have to separate in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) To make room for feeding horses.
(b) To cover more ground quickly.
(c) To avoid becoming lost.
(d) To make room for hunting.

7. Besides clothing, which one of the following was purchased by the trappers on July 5 in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) Tea.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Licorice.

8. When were the trappers attacked by the Indians in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) November.
(b) September.
(c) December.
(d) October.

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

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

11. 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) Scientists.
(c) Missionaries.
(d) Trappers.

12. In order to cross the Fork, what did the men use to make a boat in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) Wool.
(b) Snake skin.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Buffalo skin.

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

14. What did the men follow in Part 2 (pp.44-63) to reach the Teton Mountains?
(a) A forest.
(b) A creek.
(c) A map.
(d) A trail.

15. Which fruit was being enjoyed by the bears that Russell observed at the 25-Yard River?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Pineapples.
(d) Strawberries.

Short Answer Questions

1. While camping with Bridger's men between February and March, how did Russell describe the provisions?

2. What was the highest number of Indians which Russell stayed with on the trip he took alone in Part 2?

3. As a result of the battle with the Indians in the Teton Mountains, where was one man shot and injured?

4. As the group traveled near Jackson's Lake, what insects were noted as being absent because of the cold?

5. After crossing the Yellowstone River, why do four men secretly leave the group in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

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