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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. To what state does the trail that Schneider wants to follow toward water eventually lead?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Colorado.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Kentucky.

2. From what city had Andrews originally begun his journey to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Boston.
(c) Albany.
(d) New York City.

3. How does Andrews respond to the question about whether he has had a "rough day" (75) on the first day of the trip?
(a) He nods.
(b) He blurts out that he wants to go back to Boston.
(c) He shakes his head no.
(d) He smiles.

4. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?
(a) Miller.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Charley.
(d) Schneider.

5. How many weeks of provisions does the hunting party bring on the trip?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a material used by someone in the hunting party when he turns gunpowder into bullets?

2. After how many days of sleeping in a snow mound does Andrews wake to find snow everywhere upon the land?

3. What is the canvas and wooden tent meant to protect?

4. Miller tells Schneider that one time he had been snowed in all by himself in what state?

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

(see the answer key)

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