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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Russell join the expedition in Independence, Missouri, at the beginning of Part 1?
(a) 1843.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1823.
(d) 1834.

2. Why was it difficult to trap beavers along the river in Part 1?
(a) Low visability.
(b) Unpredictable water.
(c) High water.
(d) Large amounts of rocks.

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

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

5. What happened to Russell's horse during the Indian attack in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) It ran away.
(b) It fell while riding fast.
(c) It was shot once.
(d) It was shot twice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day was it when the men first saw the Indians in the Teton Mountains?

2. What is another name for the Big Horn River?

3. How long did the battle with the Bonnack Indians last before they sued for peace and promised to be friendly?

4. On what date did the hunters discover the sixty Indian lodges in Part 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Russell spend time with the Bonnack Indians in Part 2 (pp. 64-83)?

2. What rumors about Indian attacks did Russell and the trappers hear in Part 1?

3. What made hunting difficult for Russell and the other trappers in the spring of 1835?

4. How did the trappers avoid a battle with the Indians in February, 1837?

5. How and where was Fort Hall built?

6. How did the trappers respond to the apology given to them by the Indians at the end of Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

7. How did the trappers lose and regain their possessions at Lewis' Fork in July, 1835?

8. Who was Howell?

9. How were Russell and the other trappers robbed by the Indians in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

10. Why did the trappers split up in Part 2 (pp. 44-63)?

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