View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what city had Andrews originally begun his journey to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) New York City.
(b) Albany.
(c) Cincinnati.
(d) Boston.

2. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?
(a) McDonald asks Andrews to tell his father hello on McDonald's behalf.
(b) McDonald asks Andrews to let him know if Andrews is going to be leaving on a hunting expedition.
(c) McDonald asks Andrews to bring news of Butcher's Crossing back to Boston.
(d) McDonald asks Andrews for a small loan.

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

4. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?
(a) Miller.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Charley.
(d) Andrews.

5. For what reason does Miller say that the buffalo hunters they hear on the first night must not "have many hides" (76)?
(a) Because they do not appear to have a skinner with them.
(b) Because they are moving too slowly.
(c) Because they are moving too quickly.
(d) Because they are traveling deeper into the wilderness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles does Miller say the hunting party has traveled by noon on the first day?

2. What color is the Smoky Hill River?

3. How does McDonald describe the town of Butcher's Crossing on the day Andrews first comes to see him?

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

5. On his first morning spent in Butcher's Crossing, who tells Andrews where McDonald lives?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 271 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample