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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters I-III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Andrews's reply when Schneider asks him whether he wants to side with Miller or himself on the subject of finding water?
(a) Andrews says that he is mighty thirsty, so he thinks they should go with Schneider's plan.
(b) Andrews says that whatever Miller says goes, since he is the expedition leader.
(c) Andrews says that he does not want to lose a week following Schneider's plan.
(d) Andrews says he has no right to speak because he does not know the country.

2. Who funds the hunting expedition?
(a) McDonald.
(b) Miller.
(c) Charley.
(d) Andrews.

3. What is NOT a quality of the hunting party's horses by noon on the first day of the expedition?
(a) There are white flecks of foam covering their mouths.
(b) They continually shake their heads against the bits.
(c) They are irritable and are trying to bite one another.
(d) Their hides are shining with sweat.

4. Miller tells Schneider that his protests about finding water make Miller think that Schneider just wants what?
(a) A nice rest.
(b) An extra week of pay.
(c) A medal for bravery.
(d) A black eye.

5. Who watches Andrews get down off his horse and asks him if he has had a "rough day" (75)?
(a) McDonald.
(b) Miller.
(c) Charley.
(d) Schneider.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the protagonist's age described?

2. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?

3. The bartender tells Andrews that when he does find Miller, Miller will likely be sitting with whom?

4. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?

5. What does Andrews's family member who wrote the letter to McDonald do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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