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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 objects does Schneider realize have been weighing down the thirsty oxen due to their nearly two-ton weight?
(a) Shovels and other tools.
(b) Coffee and anvils.
(c) Guns and bullets.
(d) Gun powder and bullets.
2. What number room is Andrews given when he checks into the hotel in Butcher's Crossing?
(a) 30.
(b) 15.
(c) 60.
(d) 12.
3. What is Miller's reply when Schneider tells Miller to stop shooting because he has already killed 60 or 70 buffalo?
(a) Miller tells Schneider that he will only kill a few more members of the herd.
(b) Miller tells Schneider to shut up and to leave him alone.
(c) Miller tells Schneider to run and fetch Andrews.
(d) Miller tells Schneider that he is probably right.
4. McDonald asks Andrews for a favor before he leaves McDonald's presence. What is it?
(a) McDonald asks Andrews to let him know if Andrews is going to be leaving on a hunting expedition.
(b) McDonald asks Andrews to tell his father hello on McDonald's behalf.
(c) McDonald asks Andrews for a small loan.
(d) McDonald asks Andrews to bring news of Butcher's Crossing back to Boston.
5. What does the hunting party do when the sun goes down on the first day of the trip?
(a) They stop for dinner and then continue traveling.
(b) They keep traveling.
(c) They bed down for the night.
(d) They take a short break and light torches.
Short Answer Questions
1. 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?
2. Miller states that the people who come to collect the buffalo bones will use the bones for what purpose?
3. Miller tells Andrews that buffalo move toward a watering hole in what manner?
4. For what reason does McDonald "wave angrily" at Andrews when Andrews leaves his office after their first meeting?
5. Who is the only member of the party with the skills to turn gunpowder into bullets?
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