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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 new buffalo robes did Fontanelle have for sale in his warehouse?

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

3. How many ducks did the Canadian have for breakfast in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

4. Where was Russell when he saw a grizzly bear in its den?

5. Where were Russell and White wounded by Indians in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which skills are involved with buffalo hunting?

2. What were some of the characteristics of the springs that were near Lewis Lake?

3. Why did Russell resent the robes that Fontanelle gave to him and the other men at Fort William?

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

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

6. What battle took place at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

7. What did Russell and White hear as they escaped from the Indians in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

8. What happened when Russell saw a grizzly bear in its den in Part 2 (pp. 184-196)?

9. How did Russell retrieve the skins that were stolen by the Crow Indians?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Encounters with Indians were a common occurrence for Russell and the other trappers throughout the book.

1) Describe the differences between friendly and hostile Indians for the trappers.

2) Explain how Russell associated with certain tribes and what he learned from them.

3) Analyze three reports of Indian attacks from other trapping parties and Russell's response to them.

Essay Topic 3

Yellowstone Lake was a central location for a lot of the events that took place in Journal of a Trapper.

1) Describe Yellowstone Lake as it was presented by Russell, including the surrounding areas that were mentioned.

2) Explain two major events from the book that took place near Yellowstone.

3) Analyze the phrases that Russell used to depict Yellowstone and the literary effect they had on the book.

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