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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?
(a) He tries sitting on one of the oxen instead.
(b) He tries to get Miller to slow down.
(c) He tries sitting on the wagon instead.
(d) He tries putting his rucksack underneath his saddle.

2. At the start of the novel, the as-yet-unnamed protagonist rides within a stagecoach on its way to what town to Butcher's Crossing?
(a) Garrett.
(b) Ellsworth.
(c) Swearingen.
(d) Bullock.

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

4. On what day of the expedition does the hunting party find a pile of buffalo bones?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. 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 blurts out that he wants to go back to Boston.
(b) He nods.
(c) He smiles.
(d) He shakes his head no.

6. When the hunting party camps on the open prairie, how much water is left after they allow the horses and oxen to drink?
(a) A finger's width of the water tank.
(b) One-tenth of the water tank.
(c) One-fourth of the water tank.
(d) One-half of the water tank.

7. Miller tells Schneider that his protests about finding water make Miller think that Schneider just wants what?
(a) A nice rest.
(b) A black eye.
(c) An extra week of pay.
(d) A medal for bravery.

8. Charley does NOT cook which food for the hunting party while they are resting near Smoky Hill?
(a) Sow belly.
(b) Corn fritters.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Soaked beans.

9. How is the protagonist's age described?
(a) Early thirties.
(b) Late teens.
(c) Late twenties.
(d) Early twenties.

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

11. How many miles does Miller say the hunting party has traveled by noon on the first day?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

12. The hunting party at one point comes upon the dead carcass of what animal?
(a) A buffalo bull.
(b) A buffalo calf.
(c) A buffalo cow.
(d) A dog.

13. For what reason does McDonald "wave angrily" at Andrews when Andrews leaves his office after their first meeting?
(a) Because Andrews had been unwilling to be placed in a blacksmith apprenticeship.
(b) Because he knows that Andrews is about to take advantage of his kindness.
(c) Because Andrews had been unable to pay his father's debts to McDonald.
(d) Because McDonald had been unable to talk Andrews out of meeting the hunters.

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

15. Andrews presents a letter to McDonald when he finds him in Butcher's Crossing. By whom is the letter signed?
(a) By Andrews's brother.
(b) By Andrews's father.
(c) By Andrews's uncle.
(d) By Andrews's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How had Charley lost a part of his body?

3. Once Andrews settles into his hotel room, he realizes that he has not seen one iteration of which object within the town of Butcher's Crossing?

4. How many buffalo does Miller say the pile of bones represents?

5. To what state will the hunting expedition travel?

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