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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. Which sounds frightened Corm, the Irishman of the group, in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

2. On the night that Russell and his group arrived at the Stinking River, how many of their horses were stolen?

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

4. How many men drowned while crossing the Fork on a horse in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How and where was Fort Hall built?

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

3. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

4. What happened at the July 4th rendezvous in 1837?

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

6. Who was with Russell when he traveled to the Secluded Valley in Part 2 (pp. 84-103), and how did his companions view the scenery?

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

8. Which Indians did Russell meet at Yellowstone in Part 2 (pp. 44-63), and what did he trade with them?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the writing style of Osborne Russell in Journal of a Trapper, his intentions for writing about his journey, and three examples of how he achieved them.

Essay Topic 2

A rendezvous for trappers was a yearly event for trappers in America.

1) Describe the rendezvous for trappers, its location, and the activities that took place there.

2) Explain the possible reasons that July 4th was selected as the date of the rendezvous.

3) Analyze the events at the 1837 rendezvous, including the Indian battle that ensued there.

Essay Topic 3

Examine three examples of lessons that Russell learned at the beginning of his expedition to the Rockies. Include an explanation of the significance of the lessons, how they were used later in his life, and the ways that they helped Russell be successful as a trapper.

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