Fur Trade

What skills did fur traders and mountain men learn instead of traditional school subjects? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Math and science

• Survival skills like tracking animals

• Art and music

• Cooking and baking

What type of meals did fur traders and mountain men eat?

• Frozen dinners

• Meals cooked over an open fire with wild herbs

• Canned soup

• Instant noodles

What does the text suggest about the wilderness for fur traders and mountain men?

• It was a scary place

• It was their home and offered freedom

• It was easy to navigate

• It was always dangerous

How did the lives of fur traders differ from our modern lives?

• They had more technology

• They lived without electricity and modern conveniences

• They had more free time

• They traveled by car

What did fur traders and mountain men do during long winters?

• They traveled to cities

• They stayed in heated homes

• They wrapped themselves in animal skins

• They went on vacation

Which of the following best describes the education of fur traders and mountain men?

• They went to school every day

• They learned from experience in the wild

• They had private tutors

• They studied books at home

What kind of animals did fur traders commonly trap?

• Dogs and cats

• Beavers, foxes, and minks

How did fur traders and mountain men show care for their families and friends?

• By sending gifts

• By sharing their food

• By working hard and being brave

• By writing letters

What might a modern person learn from the lives of fur traders and mountain men?

• To rely on technology

• To value independence and hard work

• To avoid the outdoors

• To eat fast food

What was the primary reason fur traders embraced the wilderness?

• They had no other choice

• They loved the adventure and freedom it offered

• They wanted to escape from society

• They were looking for treasure