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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. Which of Charley's body parts is missing?
(a) His right hand.
(b) His left hand.
(c) His right foot.
(d) His left foot.

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

3. What type of animal will be hunted during the hunting expedition?
(a) Elk.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Bighorn sheep.
(d) Caribou.

4. Andrews asks the hotel clerk if the clerk knows a man by what surname?
(a) McGillicuddy.
(b) Steinway.
(c) McDonald.
(d) Miller.

5. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?
(a) He tries sitting on the wagon instead.
(b) He tries sitting on one of the oxen instead.
(c) He tries putting his rucksack underneath his saddle.
(d) He tries to get Miller to slow down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?

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

3. How had Charley lost a part of his body?

4. For how long had Andrews been traveling before stopping in Butcher's Crossing?

5. What color is the Smoky Hill River?

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