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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What warning does Schneider give to Miller before the hunt begins?
(a) He warns Miller not to kill too many buffalo at once.
(b) He warns Miller to make sure his bullets are sitting correctly in the chamber.
(c) He warns Miller to put blindfolds on the horses before beginning to shoot.
(d) He warns Miller not to waste the party's water on dirty hides.

3. How does Charley react to the news that the hunting party is likely snowed in for the winter?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He goes to look for more firewood.
(c) He panics.
(d) He runs away.

4. Who drives the oxen team during the hunting expedition?
(a) Charley.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Miller.
(d) Andrews.

5. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?
(a) McDonald asks Andrews for a small loan.
(b) McDonald asks Andrews to bring news of Butcher's Crossing back to Boston.
(c) McDonald asks Andrews to let him know if Andrews is going to be leaving on a hunting expedition.
(d) McDonald asks Andrews to tell his father hello on McDonald's behalf.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sort of luggage does John Williams describe being carried by the protagonist on his trip to Butcher's Crossing?

3. For how long does Charley dig in the snow to find his lost object?

4. Who starts the first campfire of the hunting expedition trip?

5. What objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?

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