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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. To what state does the trail that Schneider wants to follow toward water eventually lead?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Colorado.

2. What is Miller's reply when Andrews asks him how long the hunting party will be snowed in?
(a) Until February.
(b) Until the pass thaws.
(c) At least a month.
(d) At least 2 weeks.

3. Who cuts a supply of firewood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?
(a) Andrews and Schneider.
(b) Charley and Andrews.
(c) Miller and Schneider.
(d) Miller and Charley.

4. Miller tells Andrews that buffalo move toward a watering hole in what manner?
(a) They converge upon the water no matter what types of animals are already drinking.
(b) They run headlong toward the water and trample one another in the process.
(c) They line up single file and then spread out as they come closer to the water.
(d) They visit the water in groups and take turns drinking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what issue does Schneider tease Andrews?

2. When Charley sits down at the end of his reaction to the news that the party might be snowed in for the winter, who does he name as the person who will fix their problem?

3. What object does Charley lose in the snow?

4. Miller says that buffalo are always either killed by a man or what?

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

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