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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 what day did the four Americans return to Fort Hall for the winter in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

2. How many springs were found at Lewis Lake in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

3. During what year was Fort Hall purchased from Mr. Wyeth?

4. When did the men reach Fort William?

5. How many new buffalo robes did Fontanelle have for sale in his warehouse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Russell heal from his leg injury after returning to Fort Hall in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

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

6. How was Russell's horse killed in 1838?

7. Who was Mr. Biggs?

8. What battle took place at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

9. Which skills are involved with buffalo hunting?

10. Which challenges did Russell and White face as they made their way back to Fort Hall after being wounded by Indians?

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

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

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.

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