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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. The hunting party at one point comes upon the dead carcass of what animal?
(a) A buffalo cow.
(b) A buffalo calf.
(c) A dog.
(d) A buffalo bull.

2. What brand of rifle does Andrews use during the buffalo hunt?
(a) Winchester.
(b) Sharp.
(c) Smith and Wesson.
(d) Colchester.

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

4. Miller states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?
(a) Blacksmiths.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Oil barons.
(d) Jewelry makers.

5. How many steps toward the men does the leader of the herd take before he falls to the ground?
(a) 1.
(b) 12.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many buildings are described as making up the town of Butcher's Crossing?

2. When Andrews awakes on the morning of the hunt's first day, who is already up and active?

3. What is NOT a quality of Andrews's character by noon on the first day of the expedition?

4. How many weeks of provisions does the hunting party bring on the trip?

5. By dark, how many "fair-sized trees" have the two men chopping firewood felled?

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