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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. Who serves as the leader of the hunting expedition?
(a) Miller.
(b) Charley.
(c) McDonald.
(d) Schneider.

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

3. 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.

4. What is NOT a quality of Andrews's character by noon on the first day of the expedition?
(a) His buttocks are numb.
(b) The flesh on his thighs is rubbed raw.
(c) His head is pounding.
(d) He has vomited twice.

5. 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) A medal for bravery.
(d) An extra week of pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who watches Andrews get down off his horse and asks him if he has had a "rough day" (75)?

2. Miller states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?

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

4. Who funds the hunting expedition?

5. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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