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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) An extra week of pay.
(c) A nice rest.
(d) A medal for bravery.

2. What is the name of the establishment where Andrews finds Miller for the first time?
(a) Johnson's.
(b) Jackson's.
(c) Jezebel's.
(d) Juan's.

3. For what reason does McDonald "wave angrily" at Andrews when Andrews leaves his office after their first meeting?
(a) Because Andrews had been unwilling to be placed in a blacksmith apprenticeship.
(b) Because Andrews had been unable to pay his father's debts to McDonald.
(c) Because McDonald had been unable to talk Andrews out of meeting the hunters.
(d) Because he knows that Andrews is about to take advantage of his kindness.

4. Charley does NOT cook which food for the hunting party while they are resting near Smoky Hill?
(a) Soaked beans.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Corn fritters.
(d) Sow belly.

5. Andrews presents a letter to McDonald when he finds him in Butcher's Crossing. By whom is the letter signed?
(a) By Andrews's brother.
(b) By Andrews's cousin.
(c) By Andrews's uncle.
(d) By Andrews's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. The hunting party leaves Butcher's Crossing on the 25th day of what month?

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

3. On what day of the expedition does the hunting party find a pile of buffalo bones?

4. What is Andrews's reply when Schneider asks him whether he wants to side with Miller or himself on the subject of finding water?

5. How had Charley lost a part of his body?

(see the answer key)

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