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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 is NOT a quality of Andrews's character by noon on the first day of the expedition?
(a) The flesh on his thighs is rubbed raw.
(b) His head is pounding.
(c) His buttocks are numb.
(d) He has vomited twice.

2. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?
(a) Because then Andrews will want to go out on a hunting expedition.
(b) Because the hunters in town will swindle Andrews.
(c) Because the hunters in town are enemies of Andrews's father.
(d) Because the hunters in town are violent.

3. Miller tells Schneider that if they had to, they could stay in the valley for what amount of time shooting buffalo?
(a) All winter.
(b) All month.
(c) All year.
(d) All autumn.

4. On what object does Andrews have to keep his eyes fixed in order to follow the hunting party once the land becomes flat?
(a) The horizon.
(b) Charley's reins.
(c) Schneider's back.
(d) Miller's back.

5. Who cuts a supply of firewood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?
(a) Miller and Schneider.
(b) Andrews and Schneider.
(c) Miller and Charley.
(d) Charley and Andrews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What number room is Andrews given when he checks into the hotel in Butcher's Crossing?

2. Who drives the oxen team during the hunting expedition?

3. Who is in charge of poisoning the wolves in the valley?

4. Who constructs a tent out of canvas and wood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?

5. Miller instructs Andrews that when shooting buffalo, one should aim just a little behind what part of the buffalo?

(see the answer key)

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