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

2. Where was Russell when he saw a grizzly bear in its den?

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

4. How was the Indian Chief's reaction to the stolen goods described in Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How large can an elk grow, and what causes them to become disoriented?

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

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

4. Who was Mr. Biggs?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did Russell and White hear as they escaped from the Indians in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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