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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. How had Charley lost a part of his body?
(a) In a blizzard.
(b) In a blacksmith accident.
(c) In a coach accident.
(d) In a tanning accident.

2. What event does McDonald say will change everything about the town of Butcher's Crossing soon?
(a) The arrival of winter.
(b) The annexation of the territory.
(c) The arrival of a sheriff.
(d) The arrival of the railroad.

3. For what reason does Miller say that the buffalo hunters they hear on the first night must not "have many hides" (76)?
(a) Because they are traveling deeper into the wilderness.
(b) Because they are moving too quickly.
(c) Because they do not appear to have a skinner with them.
(d) Because they are moving too slowly.

4. Miller states that people with what jobs will come to collect the buffalo bones?
(a) Oil barons.
(b) Jewelry makers.
(c) Blacksmiths.
(d) Farmers.

5. Who serves as the leader of the hunting expedition?
(a) Schneider.
(b) Charley.
(c) McDonald.
(d) Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. The hunting party at one point comes upon the dead carcass of what animal?

2. Charley does NOT cook which food for the hunting party while they are resting near Smoky Hill?

3. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?

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

5. Whom does McDonald describe as not knowing "what to do with themselves" (22)?

(see the answer key)

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