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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. 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.

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

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

4. Who is designated as the person who will follow along behind the hunting party and collect the hides?
(a) Schneider.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Charley.
(d) Miller.

5. Miller states that it is "likely as not" (184) that Schneider has done what in the night?
(a) Drunk the last of the water.
(b) Stolen the buffalo hides.
(c) Frozen to death.
(d) Taken off for home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event does McDonald say will change everything about the town of Butcher's Crossing soon?

3. What do the men prepare for their first meal in many days?

4. When Andrews awakes on the morning of the hunt's first day, who is already up and active?

5. Who is the member of the hunting party responsible for hunting food so that the party can make it through the winter?

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