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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 the hunting party comes upon a man traveling from Ohio to California, what problem is the man having?
(a) His dog is rabid.
(b) His mule is lame.
(c) His horse is lame.
(d) He has run out of water.

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

3. What number room is Andrews given when he checks into the hotel in Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 30.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 60.

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

5. At what point does the reader learn that the protagonist's name is William Andrews?
(a) When he tells Francine his name.
(b) When he signs his name at the hotel.
(c) When he signs his name at the post office.
(d) When he signs his name at the bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Andrews finds a hotel room, how much does the room cost per night?

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

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

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

5. To what state will the hunting expedition travel?

(see the answer key)

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