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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 104- 123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the date when the group crossed the Continental Divide in Part 1?
(a) July 22.
(b) June 28.
(c) July 12.
(d) June 18.

2. How wide is Yellowstone Lake?
(a) Twenty five miles.
(b) One hundred miles.
(c) Fifty miles.
(d) One hundred and fifty miles.

3. When the raft fell apart on the return trip across the Fork, what did Russell worry about losing?
(a) His clothes and tents.
(b) His clothes, but not his tents.
(c) Neither his clothes nor his tents.
(d) His tents, but not his clothes.

4. On the night that Russell and his group arrived at the Stinking River, how many of their horses were stolen?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

5. Following the Indian attack, what caused the party to become disabled?
(a) Animals were shot and men deserted.
(b) Men deserted and weapons were lost.
(c) Lost weapons and inclement weather.
(d) Deserting men and inclement weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the raft found the next day, after being separated from the men in Part 2 (pp.44-63)?

2. How many hunters met by Ham's Fork in Part 1?

3. How many Indians did Russell encounter in Part 2 (pp.44-63) after descending the snow covered mountain?

4. While camping with Bridger's men between February and March, how did Russell describe the provisions?

5. As the group traveled near Jackson's Lake, what insects were noted as being absent because of the cold?

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