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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?
(a) Guns and bullets.
(b) Shovels and other tools.
(c) Gun powder and bullets.
(d) Coffee and anvils.

2. At what point does the reader learn that the protagonist's name is William Andrews?
(a) When he signs his name at the bank.
(b) When he signs his name at the hotel.
(c) When he tells Francine his name.
(d) When he signs his name at the post office.

3. 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.

4. On what object does Andrews have to keep his eyes fixed in order to follow the hunting party once the land becomes flat?
(a) The horizon.
(b) Charley's reins.
(c) Schneider's back.
(d) Miller's back.

5. 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) One-half of the water tank.
(d) A finger's width of the water tank.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Andrews finds a hotel room, how much does the room cost per night?

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

3. McDonald warns Andrews not to talk to hunters in town for what reason?

4. Who serves as the leader of the hunting expedition?

5. Who rides beside Andrews throughout the hunting expedition?

(see the answer key)

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