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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. To what length can an elk grow?

2. After seeing the Canadian, what did Russell and White shoot by a lake?

3. How far away was Mr. Biggs' camp in Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

4. The Indian who told Russell about his stolen goods in Part 2 was from what tribe?

5. By which river did Fontanelle inform Russell and Allen that their goods had been recovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Russell and Elbridge store the buffalo in Part 2 (pp. 164-183), and what happened to it?

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

3. What description did Russell give of the Old Faithful geyser?

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

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

6. 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?

7. How was Russell seriously injured in Willamette River?

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

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

10. What caused Russell and Elbridge to temporarily lose their vision in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

In Journal of a Trapper, Fort Hall was a place that represented security for Russell.

1) Describe how Fort Hall was first constructed and why.

2) Explain three examples of how Russell returned to Fort Hall and what the fort provided in each example.

3) Analyze the changes that were made to Fort Hall throughout the story and the effect they had on Russell's story.

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