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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 color is the Smoky Hill River?
(a) Blue.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

2. What is the name of the trail the hunting party takes to reach the Colorado territory?
(a) The Foggy Mountain trail.
(b) The Snake River trail.
(c) The Smoky Hill trail.
(d) The Golden Peninsula trail.

3. For what reason does Andrews hold his breath while taking a bath?
(a) To avoid smelling the musty odors in the room.
(b) To avoid breathing the scalding steam.
(c) To avoid smelling Francine's lingering perfume.
(d) To avoid having to smell his own stench.

4. Who starts the first campfire of the hunting expedition trip?
(a) Miller.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Schneider.
(d) Charley.

5. How does Charley react to the news that the hunting party is likely snowed in for the winter?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He goes to look for more firewood.
(c) He panics.
(d) He runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller states that it is "likely as not" (184) that Schneider has done what in the night?

2. Andrews presents a letter to McDonald when he finds him in Butcher's Crossing. By whom is the letter signed?

3. From what city had Andrews originally begun his journey to Butcher's Crossing?

4. Whom does McDonald describe as not knowing "what to do with themselves" (22)?

5. To what state does the trail that Schneider wants to follow toward water eventually lead?

(see the answer key)

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