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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 states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?
(a) Blacksmiths.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Jewelry makers.
(d) Oil barons.

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

3. On what day of the expedition does the hunting party find a pile of buffalo bones?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a sound perceived by Andrews during his brief periods of wakefulness during his first night in Butcher's Crossing?

2. For what reason does McDonald "wave angrily" at Andrews when Andrews leaves his office after their first meeting?

3. Andrews asks the hotel clerk if the clerk knows a man by what surname?

4. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?

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

(see the answer key)

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