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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 the night that Russell and his group arrived at the Stinking River, how many of their horses were stolen?

2. What were the men doing by the fireside at the Yellowstone camp?

3. After crossing the Yellowstone River, why do four men secretly leave the group in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?

4. What did the Indians do before following the men and robbing them in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

5. Where was the raft found the next day, after being separated from the men in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What was Rocky Mountain University?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How and where was Fort Hall built?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the writing style of Osborne Russell in Journal of a Trapper, his intentions for writing about his journey, and three examples of how he achieved them.

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

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.

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