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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 give them twice as many goods back.
(d) To replace the stolen goods.

3. In Part 1, as the men were at the Fort trading with the Indians, how many miles north were Bridger's men?
(a) One hundred and twenty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Eighty.
(d) One hundred.

4. What month was it when Part 2 began?
(a) June.
(b) July.
(c) September.
(d) August.

5. How did the Englishman, Allen, respond to the scenery of the Secluded Valley?
(a) He did not notice it.
(b) He was impressed.
(c) He was confused.
(d) He was unimpressed.

6. When did the men first see the Indians in the Teton Mountains in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) July 28.
(b) November 8.
(c) September 8.
(d) June 28.

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

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

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

10. 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 School.
(c) Rocky Mountain 101.
(d) Rocky Mountain University.

11. How was Russell's stay through the winter in Part 2 (pp.64-83), before leaving in February?
(a) He was comfortable and entertained.
(b) He was well-fed and entertained.
(c) He was well-fed and comfortable.
(d) He was well-fed, entertained, and comfortable.

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

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

14. Besides passing sheep, what was the Sheep Rock known for?
(a) Oil.
(b) Strong winds.
(c) Mineral springs.
(d) Thunderstorms.

15. As the group traveled near Jackson's Lake, what insects were noted as being absent because of the cold?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Flies.
(c) Bees.
(d) Ants.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the group split up in Part 2 (pp.44-63), where did the men with Russell think they were initially?

2. How many others joined Russell as the group split up at Jackson's Hole?

3. In what year did Russell join the expedition in Independence, Missouri, at the beginning of Part 1?

4. Why did the group of hunters and Indians have to separate in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

5. What was the name of the Indian village that Russell found near Big Horn Mountain in Part 2?

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