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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters I-III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago does Miller say the hunt took place that resulted in the pile of buffalo bones?
(a) No more than two years.
(b) No more than one month.
(c) No more than three months.
(d) Just under one year.

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

3. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Miller.
(c) Charley.
(d) Schneider.

4. What is Andrews's reply when Schneider asks him whether he wants to side with Miller or himself on the subject of finding water?
(a) Andrews says he has no right to speak because he does not know the country.
(b) Andrews says that whatever Miller says goes, since he is the expedition leader.
(c) Andrews says that he does not want to lose a week following Schneider's plan.
(d) Andrews says that he is mighty thirsty, so he thinks they should go with Schneider's plan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The hunting party at one point comes upon the dead carcass of what animal?

2. The hunting party leaves Butcher's Crossing on the 25th day of what month?

3. On what day of the expedition does the hunting party find a pile of buffalo bones?

4. What is the name of the establishment where Andrews finds Miller for the first time?

5. Which of Charley's body parts is missing?

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