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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. On which river was Fort Hall built?

2. When did the men first see the Indians in the Teton Mountains in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

3. How many men planned to go to Yellowstone Lake at the end of Part 1?

4. Which animal did Russell and some other trappers hunt to keep a steady food supply during the winter in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

5. How many men were on the expedition to the Rockies when Russell joined in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Howell?

3. 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?

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

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

6. What was Rocky Mountain University?

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

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

9. How and where was Fort Hall built?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Russell's resilience was shown when he survived an Indian attack with White.

1) Describe how Russell and White were attacked by the Indians and the way they escaped.

2) Explain the injuries that Russell and White had after being attacked and how the injuries made their travel back to the fort more difficult.

3) Analyze the walk back to the fort, the things that Russell and White did to survive, and Russell's ten day recovery from his leg injury.

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