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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp 164- 183.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Indians did Bridger see through his telescope in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Two thousand.
(b) Eight hundred.
(c) Eleven hundred.
(d) Fifteen hundred.

2. How many men were hunting buffalo and preparing for the winter in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?
(a) Twenty five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifteen.

3. How many men made up the group that had horses that were hurt or killed by Indians?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Five.

4. What did Russell use to keep warm in Part 2 (pp. 144-163) as he was hunting for elk during the winter?
(a) A blanket and an epishemore.
(b) A blanket, but not an epishemore.
(c) An epishemore, but not a blanket.
(d) Neither a blanket nor an epishemore.

5. After crossing the Yellowstone River, why do four men secretly leave the group in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) To form a new party.
(b) To plan an ambush on the trappers.
(c) To hunt buffalo.
(d) To plan an ambush on the Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the buffalo meat that Russell and Elbridge stored?

2. How tall were the little peaks that the hot water at Lewis Lake formed?

3. On the night that Russell and his group arrived at the Stinking River, how many of their horses were stolen?

4. What type of buffalo robes did Fontanelle give the men at Fort William in Part 2?

5. Along the way to the Missouri River, what kind of pine trees were observed?

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