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Osborne Russell
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which river was Fort Hall built?
(a) Snake River.
(b) Firehole River.
(c) Greybull River.
(d) Powder River.

2. Which creek did Russell travel to after passing the Salt River during the Spring in Part 2 (pp.64-83)?
(a) Plateau Creek.
(b) Shell Creek.
(c) Chugwater Creek.
(d) Greys Creek.

3. What term was used to describe the earth as the men camped by the hot springs of Yellowstone in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Hollow.
(b) Free.
(c) Endless.
(d) Full.

4. Which animal did Russell and some other trappers hunt to keep a steady food supply during the winter in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Goats.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Buffalo.

5. What is another name for the Big Horn River?
(a) Large Horn River.
(b) Big Horn Sea.
(c) Buffalo River.
(d) Wind River.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of bear did Russell shoot in the shoulder before being attacked in Part 1?

2. How long did the trappers wait before sneaking up on the Indians in the Teton Mountains?

3. What tribe of friendly Indians did Russell meet at the 25-Yard River?

4. What month was it when Part 2 began?

5. Why was it difficult to trap beavers along the river in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was with Russell when he traveled to the Secluded Valley in Part 2 (pp. 84-103), and how did his companions view the scenery?

2. In contrast to Fort Mutton, what was Russell's stay at Bridger's camp like in the winter on 1836?

3. What were Russell's opinions of his party's leader and his mission in Part 2 (pp. 64-83)?

4. What rumors about Indian attacks did Russell and the trappers hear in Part 1?

5. Who was Russell with for the July 4, 1836, rendezvous, and where did they travel to when the rendezvous was finished?

6. How did the trappers avoid a battle with the Indians in February, 1837?

7. Which Indians did Russell meet at Yellowstone in Part 2 (pp. 44-63), and what did he trade with them?

8. What happened at the July 4th rendezvous in 1837?

9. What was Rocky Mountain University?

10. How did Russell describe the Yellowstone Lake area in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

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