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

2. 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 that he will only kill a few more members of the herd.
(b) Miller tells Schneider to shut up and to leave him alone.
(c) Miller tells Schneider that he is probably right.
(d) Miller tells Schneider to run and fetch Andrews.

3. What sort of luggage does John Williams describe being carried by the protagonist on his trip to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) A suitcase.
(b) A carpetbag.
(c) No luggage.
(d) A rucksack.

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) Miller's back.
(b) Schneider's back.
(c) The horizon.
(d) Charley's reins.

5. The hunting party leaves Butcher's Crossing on the 25th day of what month?
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) July.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Miller fling grass into the air during the buffalo hunt?

2. When Miller asks why Andrews had turned down a job with McDonald, what is Andrews's reply?

3. How is the protagonist's age described?

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

5. What does Miller remark about the movement of the buffalo herd when the party wakes up on the day the hunt begins?

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