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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 long did the battle with the Bonnack Indians last before they sued for peace and promised to be friendly?

2. Which one of the following was not included in the group of men that joined the expedition with Russell in Part 1?

3. What month was it when Part 2 began?

4. By Fontanelle's instructions, when was Russell's group supposed to meet with the main party again in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

5. What offer was made by the Indian Chief at the end of Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?

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

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

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

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

6. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

7. What made hunting difficult for Russell and the other trappers in the spring of 1835?

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

9. How was Russell's horse injured during an Indian attack on July 5, 1837?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze three examples of help that Russell received from the Indians during his journey as a trapper. Also, include an explanation of Russell's initial impressions of the Indians before they offered their help and how significant their assistance was in his adventures.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Wyeth, Bridger, and Fontanelle as they led various groups and trapping parties with Russell. Also, provide an analysis of Russell's opinion of each and the reasons why he had those opinions.

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