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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 did Russell gather water to drink for White and himself?

2. Which lake was Russell by at the start of Part 2 (pp. 184-196)?

3. What nationality was the trader who was forced to return the skins to Russell?

4. What did the men gather before discovering that Forth Hall had been purchased from Mr. Wyeth in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

5. How tall were the little peaks that the hot water at Lewis Lake formed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Russell observe at the Indian village at the end of Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

2. How did Russell discuss the Shoshone Indians in the Appendix?

3. Who was Mr. Biggs?

4. How did Russell keep warm during the winter hunting of mountain sheep in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

5. Which plan for trapping beavers along the Big Horn River did Russell discuss in Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

6. How was Russell seriously injured in Willamette River?

7. What did Russell talk to the Sioux Indian about in Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

8. How were Russell and White injured by the Indians at the end of Part 2 (pp.144-163)?

9. What were some of the characteristics of the springs that were near Lewis Lake?

10. Which view did Russell describe at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 184-196)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the differences in the way that Russell, Allen, and Corm viewed the Secluded Valley. Include an analysis of Russell's description for the valley. How did each man's background influence that man's opinion of the Secluded Valley?

Essay Topic 3

One of the major events in the book was the robbery by the Crow Indians.

1) Describe the meeting between Russell, Allen, and Corm, and the Crow Indians before the robbery.

2) Explain how the robbery occurred, what was stolen, and the way that the horses and items were eventually recovered.

3) Analyze the trappers' reaction to the robbery and the Chief's apology. What effect did the robbery have on Russell's view of the Indians?

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