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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. In what year did Russell join the expedition in Independence, Missouri, at the beginning of Part 1?

2. Besides passing sheep, what was the Sheep Rock known for?

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

4. How many villages of Flathead Indians did the men meet in Part 2?

5. When did Russell make the rendezvous where Mr. Wyeth brought supplies in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Howell?

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

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

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

6. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

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

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

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

10. Why did the trappers split up in Part 2 (pp. 44-63)?

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

Encounters with Indians were a common occurrence for Russell and the other trappers throughout the book.

1) Describe the differences between friendly and hostile Indians for the trappers.

2) Explain how Russell associated with certain tribes and what he learned from them.

3) Analyze three reports of Indian attacks from other trapping parties and Russell's response to them.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the purpose of an appendix in non-fiction and how it applies to Journal of a Trapper. Also, include an explanation of three things that you learned about animals and the three things that you learned about Indian tribes from the appendix, and how they added to the effectiveness of Russell's story.

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