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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who momentarily decides to try to get back to Butcher's Crossing even though the party is snowed in?
2. What adjective does Andrews use to describe the land around him, now that it is covered with snow?
3. Once the men get a fire started, who thrusts "his boots close to the fire, and almost into it" (186)?
4. Miller instructs Andrews that when shooting buffalo, one should aim just a little behind what part of the buffalo?
5. Who leads Charley toward the fire so that he will not freeze to death?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the result of Miller's decision to keep hunting after Schneider protests the extension of the hunt?
2. How does Schneider feel about the coming of winter and why?
3. What is demonstrated about Miller's character when he voices the desire to bring back a huge load of hides to show the hunters in Butcher's Crossing?
4. What is the irony inherent in Miller's response to Schneider's request that Miller begin the hunt slowly?
5. What is the author's purpose for including each hunting party member's reaction to the coming winter?
6. How do the men on the hunting expedition prepare their beds on the night before the buffalo hunt?
7. How does Schneider's death occur?
8. Why must the men construct a wooden and canvas tent once they set up for the hunt?
9. Discuss the irony present in the depiction of Schneider's death.
10. How does Schneider's death affect Andrews?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a critical essay about John Williams's novel Butcher's Crossing while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the book.
Essay Topic 2
Trace the characterization arc of Andrews's character throughout the novel. Discuss whether the protagonist is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.
Essay Topic 3
How does the theme of courage function within the novel and what is the author's message regarding this theme?
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