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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 does Andrews respond to the question about whether he has had a "rough day" (75) on the first day of the trip?
(a) He shakes his head no.
(b) He nods.
(c) He blurts out that he wants to go back to Boston.
(d) He smiles.

2. Miller tells Schneider that his protests about finding water make Miller think that Schneider just wants what?
(a) A medal for bravery.
(b) An extra week of pay.
(c) A black eye.
(d) A nice rest.

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

4. Andrews is told that McDonald can be found in "a little shack just this side of" (15) what feature?
(a) The marsh.
(b) The only restaurant in town.
(c) The jail.
(d) The brining pits.

5. How does Andrews attempt to alleviate the pain he is feeling from riding on the first day of the expedition?
(a) He tries sitting on one of the oxen instead.
(b) He tries putting his rucksack underneath his saddle.
(c) He tries to get Miller to slow down.
(d) He tries sitting on the wagon instead.

Short Answer Questions

1. The bartender tells Andrews that when he does find Miller, Miller will likely be sitting with whom?

2. Miller tells Andrews that buffalo move toward a watering hole in what manner?

3. On what object does Andrews have to keep his eyes fixed in order to follow the hunting party once the land becomes flat?

4. What is the hotel clerk's reply when Andrews asks the clerk if he knows a man by a particular name?

5. What is NOT a type of business operating within the town of Butcher's Crossing?

(see the answer key)

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