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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. When did Russell reach the town on the falls of the Willamette River?

2. What was Russell constructing when he was injured by an accidental explosion?

3. How many men did Russell want to tell about his plan of hiding the beaver traps?

4. As explained in the Appendix, what size of animals does a wolverine eat?

5. How was Russell treated by Mr. Courtney Walker at Fort Hall when they returned in Part 2 (pp. 164-183)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which view did Russell describe at the beginning of Part 2 (pp. 184-196)?

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

3. What did Russell observe at the Indian village at the end of Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

4. How did Russell keep warm during the winter hunting of mountain sheep in Part 2 (pp. 144-163)?

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

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

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

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

9. Which plan for trapping beavers along the Big Horn River did Russell discuss in Part 2 (pp. 124-143)?

10. How was Russell seriously injured in Willamette River?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During his adventures, Russell returned to the Teton Mountains a number of times.

1) Describe the Teton Mountains, their terrain, and the animals that lived there.

2) Explain the challenges of hunting in the mountains, using two examples from the book.

3) Analyze two events that took place in the Teton Mountains and why they were important to Russell's journey.

Essay Topic 2

A recurring situation for Russell was the alliance with friendly Indians against hostile tribes.

1) Describe which Indian tribes were against the hostile Indians.

2) Explain the reasons that the Indians might have had for joining forces with the trappers.

3) Analyze two battles from the book where the trappers were assisted by Indians in order to fight hostile tribes.

Essay Topic 3

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

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