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

2. What were the men being taught during the winter on the Yellowstone River?

3. Which type of bear did Russell shoot in the shoulder before being attacked in Part 1?

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

5. What did Russell use to cut through the ice while hiking up the the snow covered mountain in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In contrast to Fort Mutton, what was Russell's stay at Bridger's camp like in the winter on 1836?

3. How and where was Fort Hall built?

4. What happened when Russell first encountered a grizzly bear in Part 1?

5. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

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

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

8. Who was Howell?

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

10. What did the trappers do when they were surrounded by the Indians in the Teton Mountains on June 28th?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A recurring situation for Russell was the alliance with friendly Indians against hostile tribes.

1) Describe which Indian tribes were against the hostile Indians.

2) Explain the reasons that the Indians might have had for joining forces with the trappers.

3) Analyze two battles from the book where the trappers were assisted by Indians in order to fight hostile tribes.

Essay Topic 2

Following his career as a trapper, Russell became actively involved with the war between United States citizens and the Indians that was taking place during that time period.

1) Describe the main concerns that Russell had about the Indians and the settlers of the Oregon Territory.

2) Explain two events that Russell described to represent the problem in the Oregon Territory.

3) Analyze the frustration that Russell had with the government's lack of assistance for the settlers and the steps that he took to contribute to a resolution process.

Essay Topic 3

One of the major events in the book was the robbery by the Crow Indians.

1) Describe the meeting between Russell, Allen, and Corm, and the Crow Indians before the robbery.

2) Explain how the robbery occurred, what was stolen, and the way that the horses and items were eventually recovered.

3) Analyze the trappers' reaction to the robbery and the Chief's apology. What effect did the robbery have on Russell's view of the Indians?

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