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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. Miller tells Andrews that buffalo move toward a watering hole in what manner?
(a) They line up single file and then spread out as they come closer to the water.
(b) They run headlong toward the water and trample one another in the process.
(c) They converge upon the water no matter what types of animals are already drinking.
(d) They visit the water in groups and take turns drinking.

2. What is the name of the establishment where Andrews finds Miller for the first time?
(a) Johnson's.
(b) Jezebel's.
(c) Juan's.
(d) Jackson's.

3. What new habit of Schneider's alarms Andrews?
(a) Schneider no longer drinks water.
(b) Schneider practices shooting nearly every minute of the day.
(c) Schneider whispers sweet nothings to no one in the night.
(d) Schneider no longer speaks at all.

4. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?
(a) Because the hunters in town will swindle Andrews.
(b) Because the hunters in town are enemies of Andrews's father.
(c) Because then Andrews will want to go out on a hunting expedition.
(d) Because the hunters in town are violent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only member of the party with the skills to turn gunpowder into bullets?

2. What event does McDonald say will change everything about the town of Butcher's Crossing soon?

3. The buffalo hides used by the men to build their shelter are secured with what objects?

4. By dark, how many "fair-sized trees" have the two men chopping firewood felled?

5. Who stays behind to talk to McDonald when the other members of the hunting party leave?

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