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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. Who was with Russell as he traveled west towards the Willamette River?
(a) A group from the Eastern United States.
(b) A group from the Southern United States.
(c) A group from the Northern United States.
(d) A group from the Western United States.

2. How many men did the Indian Chief admit to sending to rob Russell?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. According to the Appendix, how many Snake Indians were there?
(a) Six thousand.
(b) Eight thousand.
(c) Two thousand.
(d) Four thousand.

4. What happens to a mountain sheep's color later in the year?
(a) It darkens.
(b) It changes.
(c) It brightens.
(d) It lightens.

5. How was Russell treated by Mr. Courtney Walker at Fort Hall when they returned in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?
(a) Well in some ways, and fairly in other ways.
(b) Russell did not comment about it.
(c) Well.
(d) Fairly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease had killed the Indians of the abandoned camp the men passed in Part 2?

2. What other hunted animal did Russell compare the hunting of buffalo to in the Appendix?

3. What did Russell and White make in order to protect their feet?

4. How many men were hunting buffalo and preparing for the winter in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

5. During what month did Russell see a grizzly bear in its den in Part 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Which skills are involved with buffalo hunting?

7. Which challenges did Russell and White face as they made their way back to Fort Hall after being wounded by Indians?

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

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?

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