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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. Why did the group of hunters and Indians have to separate in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

2. In order to cross the Fork, what did the men use to make a boat in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

3. How many large peaks made up the Tetons?

4. Which rest stop did the men travel to after leaving Yellowstone Lake?

5. How did Russell feel about the leader of his group after meeting the Flathead Indians?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the last section of Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper, three of Russell's letters were included.

1) Describe the reasons why the book might have featured three of Russell's letters and the authenticity they added to it.

2) Explain three things that were written about by Russell in his letter to Martha, his sister.

3) Describe the life that Russell was living in California, based on the information provided in his 1899 letter.

4) Analyze the way that Russell said goodbye to the mountains, the animals he hunted, and the life that he knew as a trapper. Include why he composed his farewell in the form of a poem, the key memories he described in it, and the legacy that you think Russell will most likely be remembered for in the future.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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