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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. On his first morning spent in Butcher's Crossing, who tells Andrews where McDonald lives?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The post office clerk.
(c) The hotel clerk.
(d) The brothel madame.

2. What does Miller say will happen if the person who wants to leave tries to make it back to Butcher's Crossing in the snow?
(a) He says the person has a 50/50 chance at survival.
(b) He says the person would at least need a companion.
(c) He says the person will die.
(d) He says the person does not have the courage.

3. To what state will the hunting expedition travel?
(a) California.
(b) Colorado.
(c) Montana.
(d) North Carolina.

4. Who carries Miller's supply of ammunition during the hunt?
(a) Charley.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Schneider.
(d) Miller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the hunting party makes it down into the valley, next to what natural feature do they set up camp?

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

3. How many steps toward the men does the leader of the herd take before he falls to the ground?

4. When the hunting party camps on the open prairie, how much water is left after they allow the horses and oxen to drink?

5. How far away from Miller are the buffalo before he starts shooting?

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