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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters IV-VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many buffalo does Miller kill before he cleans out his rifle?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

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

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

4. For what reason does Miller fling grass into the air during the buffalo hunt?
(a) To get Andrews's attention.
(b) To distract the leader of the herd.
(c) To check the wind direction.
(d) To check the wind speed.

5. Whom does McDonald describe as not knowing "what to do with themselves" (22)?
(a) City-dwellers.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Young people.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls into question Miller's recollection of the sought valley's location just before the hunting party reaches it?

2. The hunting party leaves Butcher's Crossing on the 25th day of what month?

3. Against which natural feature does Charley build the party's fire once they have set up camp in the valley?

4. Miller states that the people who come to collect the buffalo bones will use the bones for what purpose?

5. What is NOT a quality of the hunting party's horses by noon on the first day of the expedition?

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