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

2. What is the name of the trail the hunting party takes to reach the Colorado territory?
(a) The Smoky Hill trail.
(b) The Golden Peninsula trail.
(c) The Foggy Mountain trail.
(d) The Snake River trail.

3. The buffalo hides used by the men to build their shelter are secured with what objects?
(a) Pegs.
(b) Arrows.
(c) Knives.
(d) Clothespins.

4. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) He had spent one year at Harvard College.
(b) He had spent two years at Harvard College.
(c) He had spent three years at Harvard College.
(d) He had spent one semester at Harvard College.

5. How does Andrews sleep the night before the hunt begins?
(a) Soundly.
(b) Not at all.
(c) In spurts.
(d) Fitfully.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Whom does McDonald describe as not knowing "what to do with themselves" (22)?

5. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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