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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. What adjective does Andrews use to describe the land around him, now that it is covered with snow?
(a) Strange.
(b) Bright.
(c) Cold.
(d) White.

2. For what reason does Miller fling grass into the air during the buffalo hunt?
(a) To check the wind speed.
(b) To get Andrews's attention.
(c) To check the wind direction.
(d) To distract the leader of the herd.

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

4. Which member of the hunting party believes that Miller cares more about the buffalo hides than he does about human life?
(a) McDonald.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Schneider.
(d) Charley.

5. How many steps toward the men does the leader of the herd take before he falls to the ground?
(a) 1.
(b) 12.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Charley lost a part of his body?

2. Miller jokes that the men may not find Schneider until after what event?

3. From what city had Andrews originally begun his journey to Butcher's Crossing?

4. At the start of the novel, the as-yet-unnamed protagonist rides within a stagecoach on its way to what town to Butcher's Crossing?

5. Who is designated as the person who will follow along behind the hunting party and collect the hides?

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