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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters I-III.

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

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

3. What is NOT an element of the hunting party's breakfast on the first morning of the hunt?
(a) Fried mush.
(b) Side meat.
(c) Oatmeal.
(d) Coffee.

4. Who is the member of the hunting party responsible for hunting food so that the party can make it through the winter?
(a) Schneider.
(b) Charley.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Miller.

5. How many buildings are described as making up the town of Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 20.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago does Miller say the hunt took place that resulted in the pile of buffalo bones?

2. Who rides beside Andrews throughout the hunting expedition?

3. Who constructs a tent out of canvas and wood once the hunting party sets up camp in the valley?

4. How does McDonald describe the town of Butcher's Crossing on the day Andrews first comes to see him?

5. What is NOT a sound perceived by Andrews during his brief periods of wakefulness during his first night in Butcher's Crossing?

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