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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 Indians approached when the men were burning their goods in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

2. How many hunters met by Ham's Fork in Part 1?

3. How many horses were lost during the battle with the Indians in the Teton Mountains?

4. As the group split up in Part 2 (pp.44-63), where did the men with Russell think they were initially?

5. When were the trappers attacked by the Indians in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happened when four trappers decided to desert the group in September, 1835?

5. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the first two times that Russell encountered hostile Indians and the effect they had on Russell's view of the Indian tribes. For each event, explain the circumstances, location, and actions of both the Indians and the trappers.

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

Describe in detail the effect that scenery in general had on the book, Russell's life, and his journey. Use Russell's description of the Old Faithful geyser and the surrounding springs to support your analysis.

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