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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many buffalo does Miller kill on the first day of the hunt?
(a) 190.
(b) 70.
(c) 40.
(d) 140.

2. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) He had spent three years at Harvard College.
(b) He had spent one year at Harvard College.
(c) He had spent one semester at Harvard College.
(d) He had spent two years at Harvard College.

3. How is the protagonist's facial complexion described?
(a) Freckled.
(b) Fair.
(c) Swarthy.
(d) Pockmarked.

4. What type of food does Schneider muse about missing?
(a) Greens.
(b) Beans.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Fruit.

5. How is the protagonist's age described?
(a) Early twenties.
(b) Late twenties.
(c) Late teens.
(d) Early thirties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Schneider give to Miller before the hunt begins?

2. What is the name of the establishment where Andrews finds Miller for the first time?

3. Who serves as the leader of the hunting expedition?

4. What is NOT an element of the hunting party's breakfast on the first morning of the hunt?

5. What term does Miller give the "huge saucerlike depression" (81) the party comes upon?

(see the answer key)

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