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

2. How is the protagonist's facial complexion described?
(a) Pockmarked.
(b) Swarthy.
(c) Freckled.
(d) Fair.

3. What is NOT a type of business operating within the town of Butcher's Crossing?
(a) Blacksmith shop.
(b) Livery stable.
(c) Dental office.
(d) Leather goods shop.

4. What instruction does the letter from Andrews's family member provide to McDonald?
(a) It says that McDonald should help Andrews any way he can.
(b) It says that McDonald should invest in Andrews's hunting expedition.
(c) It says that McDonald should place Andrews in a blacksmith apprenticeship.
(d) It says that McDonald should pay his debts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a quality of Andrews's character by noon on the first day of the expedition?

2. What type of animal will be hunted during the hunting expedition?

3. For what reason does Miller keep the hunting party on the trail, even though the land to the sides of the trail is more level?

4. What number room is Andrews given when he checks into the hotel in Butcher's Crossing?

5. From what city had Andrews originally begun his journey to Butcher's Crossing?

(see the answer key)

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