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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. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?
(a) Schneider.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Charley.
(d) Miller.

2. What does Miller do when he approaches the dead leader of the buffalo herd?
(a) He scuffs its fur with the toe of his boot.
(b) He kicks it in the ribs.
(c) He rolls it over.
(d) He shoots it again to make sure it is dead.

3. How many steps toward the men does the leader of the herd take before he falls to the ground?
(a) 8.
(b) 1.
(c) 12.
(d) 3.

4. What is NOT a sound perceived by Andrews during his brief periods of wakefulness during his first night in Butcher's Crossing?
(a) The jingling of bridle bells.
(b) A shrill scream.
(c) The laughter of a woman.
(d) The sounds of voices.

5. What warning does Schneider give to Miller before the hunt begins?
(a) He warns Miller to make sure his bullets are sitting correctly in the chamber.
(b) He warns Miller to put blindfolds on the horses before beginning to shoot.
(c) He warns Miller not to waste the party's water on dirty hides.
(d) He warns Miller not to kill too many buffalo at once.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in charge of poisoning the wolves in the valley?

2. Which of Charley's body parts is missing?

3. What color is the Smoky Hill River?

4. On what day of the expedition does the hunting party find a pile of buffalo bones?

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

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