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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the hunting that Russell did with Elbridge in the mountains dangerous?
(a) It was easier to get lost.
(b) The temperatures were colder.
(c) The animals were more defensive.
(d) The ice was slippery.

2. Besides rest, what treatment did Russell receive in order to heal after returning to Fort Hall?
(a) Saltwater baths.
(b) A splint.
(c) Ice.
(d) Crutches.

3. On what day did the four Americans return to Fort Hall for the winter in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?
(a) December 10.
(b) November 20.
(c) November 5.
(d) December 5.

4. How did Russell converse with the Indian to learn about his stolen goods?
(a) A written note.
(b) Sign language.
(c) Indian dialect.
(d) Drawing characters.

5. During what month did Russell see a grizzly bear in its den in Part 2?
(a) January.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) November.

6. Why was Russell having problems walking after not eating for three days on his way to Fort Hall?
(a) Infection of an old wound.
(b) Illness.
(c) A cramp in his leg.
(d) An injured foot.

7. How many men did the Indian Chief admit to sending to rob Russell?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

8. How were the stolen beaver skins recognized as belonging to Russell?
(a) They had Russell's, Allen's, and Biggs' names on them.
(b) They only had Allen's name on them.
(c) They only had Russell's name on them.
(d) They had Russell's and Allen's names on them.

9. After seeing the Canadian, what did Russell and White shoot by a lake?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A moose.
(c) A deer.
(d) A buffalo.

10. By which river did Fontanelle inform Russell and Allen that their goods had been recovered?
(a) Nowood River.
(b) Madison River.
(c) Cheyenne River.
(d) Powder River.

11. What did Russell and White make in order to protect their feet?
(a) Snow shoes.
(b) Boots.
(c) Moccasins.
(d) Socks.

12. How well had Russell learned the Shoshone language?
(a) Most of the phrases.
(b) Thoroughly.
(c) Sparingly.
(d) Only a few phrases.

13. How was Russell treated by Mr. Courtney Walker at Fort Hall when they returned in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?
(a) Fairly.
(b) Russell did not comment about it.
(c) Well.
(d) Well in some ways, and fairly in other ways.

14. How long did it take for Russell to recover at Fort Hall?
(a) Two days.
(b) Ten weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten days.

15. When did Russell reach the town on the falls of the Willamette River?
(a) September 26, 1824.
(b) September 16, 1832.
(c) September 16, 1823.
(d) September 26, 1842.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Appendix, how many Snake Indians were there?

2. What company purchased Fort Hall from Mr. Wyeth?

3. How many men were hunting buffalo and preparing for the winter in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

4. When were the heavy snows first discussed in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

5. What did the men gather before discovering that Forth Hall had been purchased from Mr. Wyeth in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

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