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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. Andrews asks the hotel clerk if the clerk knows a man by what surname?
(a) McGillicuddy.
(b) Miller.
(c) Steinway.
(d) McDonald.

2. At what point does the reader learn that the protagonist's name is William Andrews?
(a) When he signs his name at the post office.
(b) When he tells Francine his name.
(c) When he signs his name at the hotel.
(d) When he signs his name at the bank.

3. The bartender tells Andrews that when he does find Miller, Miller will likely be sitting with whom?
(a) Charley.
(b) Francine.
(c) Schneider.
(d) Andrews's father.

4. What is NOT a type of business operating within the town of Butcher's Crossing?
(a) Blacksmith shop.
(b) Dental office.
(c) Livery stable.
(d) Leather goods shop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many buildings are described as making up the town of Butcher's Crossing?

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

3. How many buffalo does Miller say the pile of bones represents?

4. What type of animal will be hunted during the hunting expedition?

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

(see the answer key)

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