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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. What instruction does Miller give Andrews about the leader of the buffalo herd?
(a) He says that the leader of the buffalo herd is the most dangerous.
(b) He says that the leader of the herd must be killed only after the whole herd is dead.
(c) He says that one should locate and kill the leader of the herd first.
(d) He says that one should never kill the leader of the herd.

2. What color is the Smoky Hill River?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue.
(c) Gray.
(d) Green.

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

4. For how long had Andrews been traveling before stopping in Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 week.

5. What brand of rifle does Andrews use during the buffalo hunt?
(a) Smith and Wesson.
(b) Sharp.
(c) Winchester.
(d) Colchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. What substance does the person who poisons the wolves use to poison them?

2. Andrews is told that McDonald can be found in "a little shack just this side of" (15) what feature?

3. How many buildings are described as making up the town of Butcher's Crossing?

4. What is Miller's reply when Schneider tells Miller to stop shooting because he has already killed 60 or 70 buffalo?

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

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