Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper: Edited from the Original… Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Osborne Russell
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Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper: Edited from the Original… Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Osborne Russell
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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. How many men planned to go to Yellowstone Lake at the end of Part 1?

2. What is another name for the Big Horn River?

3. Including Russell, how many men did Wyeth leave at Fort Hall in Part 1?

4. The men were trying to find _________at the beginning of Part 2.

5. How much time passed between the two Indian attacks that occurred in the winter in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was Fort Mutton located, and what was Russell's stay like while he was there?

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

3. How did Russell characterize the Crow Indians in Part 2 (pp.84-103)?

4. What precautions did Russell take to avoid being ambushed by Indians at the Big Horn River area in Part 2 (pp. 84-103)?

5. How did the Indians help Russell in the mountains in Part 2 (pp. 44-63)?

6. Why did the trappers split up in Part 2 (pp. 44-63)?

7. How did the trappers cross Lewis' Fork in June, 1835?

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

9. How was Russell introduced to the Snake Indians?

10. What did the trappers do when they were surrounded by the Indians in the Teton Mountains on June 28th?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the experiences that Russell had at Mutton Hill and Bridger's camp during the winter of 1836.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the effect that scenery in general had on the book, Russell's life, and his journey. Use Russell's description of the Old Faithful geyser and the surrounding springs to support your analysis.

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