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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How wide is Yellowstone Lake?

2. Where was the raft found the next day, after being separated from the men in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

3. How many Indians attacked Howell and another trapper in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

4. What did Russell learn from the three Indians that stayed at the fort in Part 1?

5. What type of meat did Russell have while staying with Bridger's men between February and March?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Secluded Valley like at night, and what did Russell hunt there in 1837?

2. What precautions did Russell take to avoid being ambushed by Indians at the Big Horn River area in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

3. What happened when four trappers decided to desert the group in September, 1835?

4. When did Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper begin and who joined him?

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

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

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

8. Who was Russell with for the July 4, 1836, rendezvous, and where did they travel to when the rendezvous was finished?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the effect that scenery in general had on the book, Russell's life, and his journey. Use Russell's description of the Old Faithful geyser and the surrounding springs to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze three examples of help that Russell received from the Indians during his journey as a trapper. Also, include an explanation of Russell's initial impressions of the Indians before they offered their help and how significant their assistance was in his adventures.

Essay Topic 3

During his adventures, Russell returned to the Teton Mountains a number of times.

1) Describe the Teton Mountains, their terrain, and the animals that lived there.

2) Explain the challenges of hunting in the mountains, using two examples from the book.

3) Analyze two events that took place in the Teton Mountains and why they were important to Russell's journey.

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