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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. By Fontanelle's instructions, when was Russell's group supposed to meet with the main party again in Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
2. On which river was Fort Hall built?
3. Preparing for the winter on the Yellowstone River in Part 2 (pp. 84-103), how many men did the lodges hold?
4. What signal of peace was given when the men spotted the Indians for a second time in Part 2?
5. How many large peaks made up the Tetons?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the Indians help Russell in the mountains in Part 2 (pp. 44-63)?
2. How did the trappers lose and regain their possessions at Lewis' Fork in July, 1835?
3. What made hunting difficult for Russell and the other trappers in the spring of 1835?
4. What was the Secluded Valley like at night, and what did Russell hunt there in 1837?
5. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?
6. What did the trappers do when they were surrounded by the Indians in the Teton Mountains on June 28th?
7. What rumors about Indian attacks did Russell and the trappers hear in Part 1?
8. How did Russell describe the Yellowstone Lake area in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?
9. What happened when four trappers decided to desert the group in September, 1835?
10. How did the trappers respond to the apology given to them by the Indians at the end of Part 2 (pp. 104-123)?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the major events in the book was the robbery by the Crow Indians.
1) Describe the meeting between Russell, Allen, and Corm, and the Crow Indians before the robbery.
2) Explain how the robbery occurred, what was stolen, and the way that the horses and items were eventually recovered.
3) Analyze the trappers' reaction to the robbery and the Chief's apology. What effect did the robbery have on Russell's view of the Indians?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Wyeth, Bridger, and Fontanelle as they led various groups and trapping parties with Russell. Also, provide an analysis of Russell's opinion of each and the reasons why he had those opinions.
Essay Topic 3
Examine three examples of lessons that Russell learned at the beginning of his expedition to the Rockies. Include an explanation of the significance of the lessons, how they were used later in his life, and the ways that they helped Russell be successful as a trapper.
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