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

2. When McDonald says that the railroad is coming to the area, how many miles north of Butcher's Crossing does he say the tracks will be?
(a) 150.
(b) 40.
(c) 50.
(d) 100.

3. Who tells Schneider that he cannot leave because it would endanger the lives of the other men?
(a) Charley.
(b) McDonald.
(c) Miller.
(d) Andrews.

4. What happens when Miller calls out for the bartender once he, Charley, and Andrews enter the bar?
(a) A gunshot is heard.
(b) No one answers.
(c) A stranger comes out from behind the bar.
(d) Someone yells from the back room.

5. McDonald tells Miller that the whole buffalo hide business is what?
(a) Finished.
(b) In the toilet.
(c) On hold.
(d) Located in Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men prepare for their first meal in many days?

2. When Andrews finally emerges from his first bath in months, he marvels at what quality of his skin?

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

4. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?

5. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?

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