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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 Miller asks why Andrews had turned down a job with McDonald, what is Andrews's reply?
(a) He does not think he would like McDonald's managerial style.
(b) He has no experience in blacksmith work.
(c) He does not want to be tied down.
(d) He has no experience in tanning hides.

2. 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 wants the oxen team to learn how to work together on an uneven trail.
(b) He is worried the team will become lost if they venture away from the trail.
(c) The sharp grass off the trail will hurt the oxen's hooves.
(d) He likes to see Andrews suffer.

3. What objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?
(a) Guns and bullets.
(b) Shovels and other tools.
(c) Coffee and anvils.
(d) Gun powder and bullets.

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

5. How had Charley lost a part of his body?
(a) In a coach accident.
(b) In a tanning accident.
(c) In a blizzard.
(d) In a blacksmith accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?

2. Miller states that the people who come to collect the buffalo bones will use the bones for what purpose?

3. Who rides beside Andrews throughout the hunting expedition?

4. What happens to cause Miller to decide to use the last of the party's water for the oxen and horses?

5. 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?

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