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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. At what point does the reader learn that the protagonist's name is William Andrews?
(a) When he signs his name at the hotel.
(b) When he signs his name at the post office.
(c) When he tells Francine his name.
(d) When he signs his name at the bank.

2. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?
(a) McDonald asks Andrews to bring news of Butcher's Crossing back to Boston.
(b) McDonald asks Andrews to let him know if Andrews is going to be leaving on a hunting expedition.
(c) McDonald asks Andrews to tell his father hello on McDonald's behalf.
(d) McDonald asks Andrews for a small loan.

3. Miller reports that during his ride, he had seen snow up to how many feet deep?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 24.

4. Miller states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Jewelry makers.
(c) Blacksmiths.
(d) Oil barons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miller asks why Andrews had turned down a job with McDonald, what is Andrews's reply?

2. For what reason does Miller say that the buffalo hunters they hear on the first night must not "have many hides" (76)?

3. The hunting party leaves Butcher's Crossing on the 25th day of what month?

4. What report does Miller make after inspecting the state of the men's horses?

5. How many days does it take the members of the hunting party to finish their shelter?

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