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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to cause Miller to decide to use the last of the party's water for the oxen and horses?
(a) He notices that the horses are no longer sweating.
(b) One of the oxen stumbles and falls down.
(c) Andrews pleads with him to help the animals.
(d) One of the horses stumbles and falls down.

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

3. Miller tells Schneider that there is what between their current location and Denver?
(a) Only trees.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Only snow.
(d) A death trap.

4. The bartender tells Andrews that when he does find Miller, Miller will likely be sitting with whom?
(a) Charley.
(b) Andrews's father.
(c) Francine.
(d) Schneider.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Schneider give to Miller before the hunt begins?

2. How is the protagonist's facial complexion described?

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

4. Who sharpens all of the knives brought along by the hunting party?

5. Miller jokes that the men may not find Schneider until after what event?

(see the answer key)

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