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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. Which creek did Russell travel to after passing the Salt River during the Spring in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) Plateau Creek.
(b) Chugwater Creek.
(c) Greys Creek.
(d) Shell Creek.

2. Which sounds frightened Corm, the Irishman of the group, in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
(a) A wolf howling.
(b) Indian drums.
(c) An elk whistling.
(d) A lion growling.

3. On which river was Fort Hall built?
(a) Snake River.
(b) Powder River.
(c) Firehole River.
(d) Greybull River.

4. After reaching Salt River, which valley did the men approach in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?
(a) Jackson's Hole.
(b) Star Valley.
(c) Bridger Valley.
(d) Elk Basin.

5. How did Russell feel about the leader of his group after meeting the Flathead Indians?
(a) Angry.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Pressured.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Indians surrounded the men in the Teton Mountains in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

2. What tribe of friendly Indians did Russell meet at the 25-Yard River?

3. After crossing the Yellowstone River, why do four men secretly leave the group in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

4. What was the date when the group crossed the Continental Divide in Part 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the Indians help Russell in the mountains in Part 2 (pp. 44-63)?

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

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

5. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

6. How did Russell describe the Yellowstone Lake area in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

7. How did Russell characterize the Crow Indians in Part 2 (pp.84-103)?

8. What were Russell's opinions of his party's leader and his mission in Part 2 (pp. 64-83)?

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

10. How was Russell's horse injured during an Indian attack on July 5, 1837?

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