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

2. How many buffalo does Miller kill on the first day of the hunt?
(a) 140.
(b) 190.
(c) 40.
(d) 70.

3. 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 signs his name at the bank.
(d) When he tells Francine his name.

4. Who rides beside Andrews throughout the hunting expedition?
(a) Charley.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Miller.
(d) McDonald.

5. For how long does Charley dig in the snow to find his lost object?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) Two hours.
(d) An hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who funds the hunting expedition?

2. Miller instructs Andrews that when shooting buffalo, one should aim just a little behind what part of the buffalo?

3. Who drives the oxen team during the hunting expedition?

4. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?

5. What new habit of Schneider's alarms Andrews?

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