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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. The hunting party leaves Butcher's Crossing on the 25th day of what month?
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) October.
(d) July.

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

3. When Andrews awakes on the morning of the hunt's first day, who is already up and active?
(a) Miller.
(b) Charley.
(c) Miller and Schneider.
(d) Schneider.

4. When the hunting party comes upon a man traveling from Ohio to California, what problem is the man having?
(a) His mule is lame.
(b) His dog is rabid.
(c) He has run out of water.
(d) His horse is lame.

5. How long ago does Miller say the hunt took place that resulted in the pile of buffalo bones?
(a) No more than one month.
(b) No more than three months.
(c) Just under one year.
(d) No more than two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the establishment where Andrews finds Miller for the first time?

2. What instruction does Miller give Andrews about the leader of the buffalo herd?

3. What is NOT a quality of the hunting party's horses by noon on the first day of the expedition?

4. How does Andrews respond to the question about whether he has had a "rough day" (75) on the first day of the trip?

5. When Andrews finds a hotel room, how much does the room cost per night?

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