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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. At what point does the reader learn that the protagonist's name is William Andrews?
(a) When he signs his name at the post office.
(b) When he signs his name at the hotel.
(c) When he tells Francine his name.
(d) When he signs his name at the bank.

2. Who constructs a tent out of canvas and wood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?
(a) Miller and Schneider.
(b) Schneider and Charley.
(c) Andrews and Miller.
(d) Charley and Andrews.

3. What is the hotel clerk's reply when Andrews asks the clerk if he knows a man by a particular name?
(a) The clerk replies that they do not meet many strangers in Butcher's Crossing.
(b) The clerk replies that he has never heard the name before.
(c) The clerk replies that he will need to be paid for any information he provides.
(d) The clerk replies that he does know the man and so does everyone else.

4. Who is the member of the hunting party responsible for hunting food so that the party can make it through the winter?
(a) Charley.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Miller.

5. 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) Their hides are shining with sweat.
(c) They are irritable and are trying to bite one another.
(d) They continually shake their heads against the bits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller says that buffalo are always either killed by a man or what?

2. What objects do the members of the hunting party use to create comfortable beds once they set up camp in the valley?

3. What is NOT a type of business operating within the town of Butcher's Crossing?

4. Miller tells Andrews that a buffalo never dies from what cause?

5. Who funds the hunting expedition?

(see the answer key)

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