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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. What instruction does the letter from Andrews's family member provide to McDonald?
(a) It says that McDonald should pay his debts.
(b) It says that McDonald should help Andrews any way he can.
(c) It says that McDonald should place Andrews in a blacksmith apprenticeship.
(d) It says that McDonald should invest in Andrews's hunting expedition.

2. What event does McDonald say will change everything about the town of Butcher's Crossing soon?
(a) The annexation of the territory.
(b) The arrival of winter.
(c) The arrival of a sheriff.
(d) The arrival of the railroad.

3. For how long had Andrews been traveling before stopping in Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 2 weeks.

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

5. What is the canvas and wooden tent meant to protect?
(a) Oxen.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) Guns.
(d) The sleeping men.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does McDonald "wave angrily" at Andrews when Andrews leaves his office after their first meeting?

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

3. How many steps toward the men does the leader of the herd take before he falls to the ground?

4. Andrews is told that McDonald can be found in "a little shack just this side of" (15) what feature?

5. What substance does the person who poisons the wolves use to poison them?

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