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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. How many days does it take the members of the hunting party to finish their shelter?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

2. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?
(a) McDonald asks Andrews to let him know if Andrews is going to be leaving on a hunting expedition.
(b) McDonald asks Andrews for a small loan.
(c) McDonald asks Andrews to tell his father hello on McDonald's behalf.
(d) McDonald asks Andrews to bring news of Butcher's Crossing back to Boston.

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

4. When Miller asks why Andrews had turned down a job with McDonald, what is Andrews's reply?
(a) He has no experience in tanning hides.
(b) He has no experience in blacksmith work.
(c) He does not think he would like McDonald's managerial style.
(d) He does not want to be tied down.

5. For how much does McDonald offer to sell his buffalo hides to Miller?
(a) 10 cents apiece.
(b) $1 apiece.
(c) $2 apiece.
(d) 25 cents apiece.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the hunting party's way back into Butcher's Crossing, who suggests that they go see McDonald before going all the way into town?

2. The new clerk at the Butcher's Hotel says he has only been in town for how long?

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

4. Which of Charley's body parts is missing?

5. What happens to cause Miller to decide to use the last of the party's water for the oxen and horses?

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