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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. About what issue does Schneider tease Andrews?
(a) Andrews's lack of hunting experience.
(b) Andrews's young age.
(c) Andrews's soft hands.
(d) Andrews's relationship with Francine.

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

3. Who is in charge of poisoning the wolves in the valley?
(a) Charley.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Miller.
(d) Andrews.

4. How far away from Miller are the buffalo before he starts shooting?
(a) 300 yards.
(b) 150 yards.
(c) 20 yards.
(d) 50 yards.

5. How had Charley lost a part of his body?
(a) In a blacksmith accident.
(b) In a tanning accident.
(c) In a coach accident.
(d) In a blizzard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the trail the hunting party takes to reach the Colorado territory?

2. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?

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

4. What does Miller do when he approaches the dead leader of the buffalo herd?

5. For what reason does Miller keep the hunting party on the trail, even though the land to the sides of the trail is more level?

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