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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 sort of luggage does John Williams describe being carried by the protagonist on his trip to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) No luggage.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A carpetbag.
(d) A rucksack.

2. Which of Charley's body parts is missing?
(a) His left hand.
(b) His left foot.
(c) His right hand.
(d) His right foot.

3. What had Andrews been doing back east before traveling to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) He had spent one semester at Harvard College.
(b) He had spent one year at Harvard College.
(c) He had spent two years at Harvard College.
(d) He had spent three years at Harvard College.

4. For how long had Andrews been traveling before stopping in Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

5. How had Charley lost a part of his body?
(a) In a blacksmith accident.
(b) In a coach accident.
(c) In a tanning accident.
(d) In a blizzard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?

2. On what object does Andrews have to keep his eyes fixed in order to follow the hunting party once the land becomes flat?

3. What objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?

4. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?

5. Miller reports that during his ride, he had seen snow up to how many feet deep?

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