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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Andrews's reply when Schneider asks him whether he wants to side with Miller or himself on the subject of finding water?
(a) Andrews says that whatever Miller says goes, since he is the expedition leader.
(b) Andrews says that he does not want to lose a week following Schneider's plan.
(c) Andrews says that he is mighty thirsty, so he thinks they should go with Schneider's plan.
(d) Andrews says he has no right to speak because he does not know the country.

2. How many miles does Miller say the hunting party has traveled by noon on the first day?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. To what state does the trail that Schneider wants to follow toward water eventually lead?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Colorado.

4. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?
(a) He tries sitting on one of the oxen instead.
(b) He tries sitting on the wagon instead.
(c) He tries to get Miller to slow down.
(d) He tries putting his rucksack underneath his saddle.

5. How many weeks of provisions does the hunting party bring on the trip?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who funds the hunting expedition?

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

5. Who drives the oxen team during the hunting expedition?

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