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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller jokes that the men may not find Schneider until after what event?
(a) The spring thaw.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Dark.

2. Who constructs a tent out of canvas and wood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?
(a) Miller and Schneider.
(b) Andrews and Miller.
(c) Charley and Andrews.
(d) Schneider and Charley.

3. What event does McDonald say will change everything about the town of Butcher's Crossing soon?
(a) The arrival of winter.
(b) The arrival of the railroad.
(c) The arrival of a sheriff.
(d) The annexation of the territory.

4. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?
(a) He tries putting his rucksack underneath his saddle.
(b) He tries sitting on the wagon instead.
(c) He tries sitting on one of the oxen instead.
(d) He tries to get Miller to slow down.

5. How many buffalo does Miller kill before he cleans out his rifle?
(a) 2.
(b) 16.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT an element of the hunting party's breakfast on the first morning of the hunt?

2. What new habit of Schneider's alarms Andrews?

3. What warning does Schneider give to Miller before the hunt begins?

4. What object does Charley lose in the snow?

5. How does Charley react to the news that the hunting party is likely snowed in for the winter?

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