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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 NOT a quality of the hunting party's horses by noon on the first day of the expedition?
(a) Their hides are shining with sweat.
(b) They continually shake their heads against the bits.
(c) There are white flecks of foam covering their mouths.
(d) They are irritable and are trying to bite one another.

2. How many buildings are described as making up the town of Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 20.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

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

4. When the hunting party camps on the open prairie, how much water is left after they allow the horses and oxen to drink?
(a) A finger's width of the water tank.
(b) One-fourth of the water tank.
(c) One-tenth of the water tank.
(d) One-half of the water tank.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who starts the first campfire of the hunting expedition trip?

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

4. The bartender tells Andrews that when he does find Miller, Miller will likely be sitting with whom?

5. Andrews is told that McDonald can be found in "a little shack just this side of" (15) what feature?

(see the answer key)

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