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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. When did the men bring supplies from Fontanelle back to the fort in Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

2. Why was Russell having problems walking after not eating for three days on his way to Fort Hall?

3. After spending the winter at Fort Hall, what did Russell find at the Great Salt Lake in the spring?

4. How tall can grizzlies grow to be?

5. What did Russell use to keep warm in Part 2 (pp. 144-163) as he was hunting for elk during the winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Mr. Biggs?

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

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

4. Which skills are involved with buffalo hunting?

5. Why did Russell resent the robes that Fontanelle gave to him and the other men at Fort William?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A rendezvous for trappers was a yearly event for trappers in America.

1) Describe the rendezvous for trappers, its location, and the activities that took place there.

2) Explain the possible reasons that July 4th was selected as the date of the rendezvous.

3) Analyze the events at the 1837 rendezvous, including the Indian battle that ensued there.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Yellowstone Lake was a central location for a lot of the events that took place in Journal of a Trapper.

1) Describe Yellowstone Lake as it was presented by Russell, including the surrounding areas that were mentioned.

2) Explain two major events from the book that took place near Yellowstone.

3) Analyze the phrases that Russell used to depict Yellowstone and the literary effect they had on the book.

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