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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who funds the hunting expedition?
(a) Miller.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Charley.
(d) McDonald.

2. Miller comes back from his ride to report that he had been unable to get within what distance from the pass?
(a) 1 mile.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) Half a mile.

3. Once the men get a fire started, who thrusts "his boots close to the fire, and almost into it" (186)?
(a) Charley.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Schneider.
(d) Miller.

4. The buffalo hides used by the men to build their shelter are secured with what objects?
(a) Clothespins.
(b) Knives.
(c) Arrows.
(d) Pegs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many buffalo does Miller kill on the first day of the hunt?

2. What is NOT a type of business operating within the town of Butcher's Crossing?

3. For what reason does Miller keep the hunting party on the trail, even though the land to the sides of the trail is more level?

4. What term does Miller give the "huge saucerlike depression" (81) the party comes upon?

5. How many buffalo does Miller say the pile of bones represents?

(see the answer key)

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