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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 Miller asks why Andrews had turned down a job with McDonald, what is Andrews's reply?
(a) He has no experience in tanning hides.
(b) He does not think he would like McDonald's managerial style.
(c) He has no experience in blacksmith work.
(d) He does not want to be tied down.

2. Andrews asks the hotel clerk if the clerk knows a man by what surname?
(a) Steinway.
(b) McGillicuddy.
(c) Miller.
(d) McDonald.

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

4. To what state will the hunting expedition travel?
(a) Montana.
(b) Colorado.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) California.

5. What is the hotel clerk's reply when Andrews asks the clerk if he knows a man by a particular name?
(a) The clerk replies that he does know the man and so does everyone else.
(b) The clerk replies that they do not meet many strangers in Butcher's Crossing.
(c) The clerk replies that he has never heard the name before.
(d) The clerk replies that he will need to be paid for any information he provides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal will be hunted during the hunting expedition?

2. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?

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

4. How had Charley lost a part of his body?

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

(see the answer key)

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