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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men were on the expedition to the Rockies when Russell joined in Part 1?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Thirty.

2. How many others joined Russell as the group split up at Jackson's Hole?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

4. What was the highest number of Indians which Russell stayed with on the trip he took alone in Part 2?
(a) Two thousand.
(b) Sixteen hundred.
(c) Fourteen hundred.
(d) Eighteen hundred.

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

11. How many men drowned while crossing the Fork on a horse in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.

12. While camping with Bridger's men between February and March, how did Russell describe the provisions?
(a) Adequate.
(b) Average.
(c) Excellent.
(d) Poor.

13. Including Russell, how many men did Wyeth leave at Fort Hall in Part 1?
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fourteen.

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

15. How many Indians approached when the men were burning their goods in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty five.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Indians did Russell encounter in Part 2 (pp.44-63) after descending the snow covered mountain?

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

3. How long did the trappers wait before sneaking up on the Indians in the Teton Mountains?

4. When did the men first see the Indians in the Teton Mountains in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

5. Besides passing sheep, what was the Sheep Rock known for?

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