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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters IV-VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of luggage does John Williams describe being carried by the protagonist on his trip to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) A suitcase.
(b) No luggage.
(c) A carpetbag.
(d) A rucksack.

2. To what state will the hunting expedition travel?
(a) Montana.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) California.
(d) Colorado.

3. What instruction does Miller give Andrews about the leader of the buffalo herd?
(a) He says that one should locate and kill the leader of the herd first.
(b) He says that one should never kill the leader of the herd.
(c) He says that the leader of the herd must be killed only after the whole herd is dead.
(d) He says that the leader of the buffalo herd is the most dangerous.

4. What is the canvas and wooden tent meant to protect?
(a) The sleeping men.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) Oxen.
(d) Guns.

5. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?
(a) McDonald asks Andrews to tell his father hello on McDonald's behalf.
(b) McDonald asks Andrews to let him know if Andrews is going to be leaving on a hunting expedition.
(c) McDonald asks Andrews for a small loan.
(d) McDonald asks Andrews to bring news of Butcher's Crossing back to Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller says that buffalo are always either killed by a man or what?

2. The hunting party at one point comes upon the dead carcass of what animal?

3. How many miles does Miller say the hunting party has traveled by noon on the first day?

4. When the hunting party comes upon a man traveling from Ohio to California, what problem is the man having?

5. How does Andrews respond to the question about whether he has had a "rough day" (75) on the first day of the trip?

(see the answer key)

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