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

2. Miller tells Andrews that buffalo "always face" (127) in what direction?
(a) Northwest.
(b) East.
(c) Downwind.
(d) Upwind.

3. What is Miller's reply when Schneider tells Miller to stop shooting because he has already killed 60 or 70 buffalo?
(a) Miller tells Schneider to shut up and to leave him alone.
(b) Miller tells Schneider that he is probably right.
(c) Miller tells Schneider to run and fetch Andrews.
(d) Miller tells Schneider that he will only kill a few more members of the herd.

4. Once Andrews settles into his hotel room, he realizes that he has not seen one iteration of which object within the town of Butcher's Crossing?
(a) Cloud in the sky.
(b) Smile.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Glass window.

5. How far away from Miller are the buffalo before he starts shooting?
(a) 300 yards.
(b) 50 yards.
(c) 20 yards.
(d) 150 yards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the hunting party makes it down into the valley, next to what natural feature do they set up camp?

2. On his first morning spent in Butcher's Crossing, who tells Andrews where McDonald lives?

3. Miller states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?

4. What brand of rifle does Andrews use during the buffalo hunt?

5. Who cuts a supply of firewood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?

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