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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. What happens to a mountain sheep's color later in the year?

3. Where were Russell and White wounded by Indians in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

4. How well had Russell learned the Shoshone language?

5. What did Russell and White make in order to protect their feet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Russell retrieve the skins that were stolen by the Crow Indians?

5. How was Russell seriously injured in Willamette River?

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

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

8. What did Russell notice about the Salt Lake region in Part 2 (pp. 184-196), and whom did he meet when he returned to Fort Hall?

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

10. What facts about the wolverine did Russell provide in the Appendix?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

During his adventures, Russell returned to the Teton Mountains a number of times.

1) Describe the Teton Mountains, their terrain, and the animals that lived there.

2) Explain the challenges of hunting in the mountains, using two examples from the book.

3) Analyze two events that took place in the Teton Mountains and why they were important to Russell's journey.

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