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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. What instruction does the letter from Andrews's family member provide to McDonald?
(a) It says that McDonald should help Andrews any way he can.
(b) It says that McDonald should invest in Andrews's hunting expedition.
(c) It says that McDonald should place Andrews in a blacksmith apprenticeship.
(d) It says that McDonald should pay his debts.

2. Who watches Andrews get down off his horse and asks him if he has had a "rough day" (75)?
(a) Charley.
(b) Miller.
(c) McDonald.
(d) Schneider.

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

4. What is NOT a quality of the hunting party's horses by noon on the first day of the expedition?
(a) There are white flecks of foam covering their mouths.
(b) They continually shake their heads against the bits.
(c) Their hides are shining with sweat.
(d) They are irritable and are trying to bite one another.

5. How many weeks of provisions does the hunting party bring on the trip?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Andrews asks the hotel clerk if the clerk knows a man by what surname?

2. What objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?

3. For what reason does Miller say that the buffalo hunters they hear on the first night must not "have many hides" (76)?

4. What is the name of the trail the hunting party takes to reach the Colorado territory?

5. For what reason does McDonald "wave angrily" at Andrews when Andrews leaves his office after their first meeting?

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