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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 knife.
(c) A stick.
(d) A rock.

2. What were the Bonnack Indians suspected of in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) Stealing horses.
(b) Stealing food.
(c) Plotting an attack.
(d) Antagonizing the trappers.

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

4. When did Russell reach the 25-Yard River in Part 2?
(a) August.
(b) July.
(c) September.
(d) November.

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

6. Where was Russell playing games with the Indians and trappers as Part 2 (pp. 104-123) started?
(a) Gallatin River.
(b) Gibbon River.
(c) Greys River.
(d) Green River.

7. Which animal did Russell and some other trappers hunt to keep a steady food supply during the winter in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Goats.

8. By Fontanelle's instructions, when was Russell's group supposed to meet with the main party again in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) October 15.
(b) October 25.
(c) November 25.
(d) November 15.

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

10. 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 unimpressed.
(d) He was confused.

11. How long did the battle with the Bonnack Indians last before they sued for peace and promised to be friendly?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Five days.

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

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

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

15. 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, sheep, and snake.
(c) Panther, snake, and elk.
(d) Panther, sheep, and elk.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take the group to reach the Platte River in the beginning of Part 1?

2. What did the hunters and the friendly Indians do as a result of Howell's murder?

3. Which fruit was being enjoyed by the bears that Russell observed at the 25-Yard River?

4. What did the Indians do before following the men and robbing them in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

5. What did the men follow in Part 2 (pp.44-63) to reach the Teton Mountains?

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