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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. Miller tells Schneider that his protests about finding water make Miller think that Schneider just wants what?
(a) A black eye.
(b) A nice rest.
(c) An extra week of pay.
(d) A medal for bravery.

2. 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) Cloud in the sky.
(b) Smile.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Glass window.

3. Who rides beside Andrews throughout the hunting expedition?
(a) Schneider.
(b) Charley.
(c) Miller.
(d) McDonald.

4. When the pain in Andrews's legs dulls after a few days, what word does the narrator use to describe how his legs feel?
(a) Wood.
(b) Paste.
(c) Glue.
(d) Metal.

5. For what reason does Miller keep the hunting party on the trail, even though the land to the sides of the trail is more level?
(a) He is worried the team will become lost if they venture away from the trail.
(b) He likes to see Andrews suffer.
(c) He wants the oxen team to learn how to work together on an uneven trail.
(d) The sharp grass off the trail will hurt the oxen's hooves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of luggage does John Williams describe being carried by the protagonist on his trip to Butcher's Crossing?

2. What objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?

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

4. The hunting party at one point comes upon the dead carcass of what animal?

5. What number room is Andrews given when he checks into the hotel in Butcher's Crossing?

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