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

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

3. On his first morning spent in Butcher's Crossing, who tells Andrews where McDonald lives?
(a) The brothel madame.
(b) The post office clerk.
(c) The hotel clerk.
(d) The doctor.

4. Whom does McDonald describe as not knowing "what to do with themselves" (22)?
(a) Hunters.
(b) Women.
(c) City-dwellers.
(d) Young people.

5. Once Andrews settles into his hotel room, he realizes that he has not seen one iteration of which object within the town of Butcher's Crossing?
(a) Smile.
(b) Cloud in the sky.
(c) Glass window.
(d) Newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What term does Miller give the "huge saucerlike depression" (81) the party comes upon?

3. What color is the Smoky Hill River?

4. For what reason does Miller say that the buffalo hunters they hear on the first night must not "have many hides" (76)?

5. What is the name of the establishment where Andrews finds Miller for the first time?

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