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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Andrews finds a hotel room, how much does the room cost per night?
(a) 50 cents.
(b) $4.
(c) $12.
(d) $2.

2. Andrews presents a letter to McDonald when he finds him in Butcher's Crossing. By whom is the letter signed?
(a) By Andrews's father.
(b) By Andrews's uncle.
(c) By Andrews's cousin.
(d) By Andrews's brother.

3. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) He had spent three years at Harvard College.
(b) He had spent two years at Harvard College.
(c) He had spent one year at Harvard College.
(d) He had spent one semester at Harvard College.

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

5. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?
(a) Because the hunters in town are violent.
(b) Because then Andrews will want to go out on a hunting expedition.
(c) Because the hunters in town will swindle Andrews.
(d) Because the hunters in town are enemies of Andrews's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point does the reader learn that the protagonist's name is William Andrews?

2. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?

3. Which of Charley's body parts is missing?

4. What sort of luggage does John Williams describe being carried by the protagonist on his trip to Butcher's Crossing?

5. What instruction does the letter from Andrews's family member provide to McDonald?

(see the answer key)

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