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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 is the first to ask Andrews if he is alright the morning the men awake to a snow-covered world?
(a) Charley.
(b) Miller.
(c) Schneider.
(d) McDonald.

2. How is the protagonist's facial complexion described?
(a) Fair.
(b) Swarthy.
(c) Pockmarked.
(d) Freckled.

3. How many steps toward the men does the leader of the herd take before he falls to the ground?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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 are irritable and are trying to bite one another.
(c) They continually shake their heads against the bits.
(d) Their hides are shining with sweat.

5. The bartender tells Andrews that when he does find Miller, Miller will likely be sitting with whom?
(a) Andrews's father.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Francine.
(d) Charley.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago does Miller say the hunt took place that resulted in the pile of buffalo bones?

2. When the hunting party camps on the open prairie, how much water is left after they allow the horses and oxen to drink?

3. Who needs help getting off his horse when the hunting party arrives in Butcher's Crossing?

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

5. What is Andrews's reply when Schneider asks him whether he wants to side with Miller or himself on the subject of finding water?

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