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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters I-III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of food does Schneider muse about missing?
(a) Beans.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Greens.

2. For what purpose do the members of the hunting party add a particular liquid to the boiling buffalo hides?
(a) To add color to the hides.
(b) To reduce the stench of the hides.
(c) To remove the stiffness from the hides.
(d) To chase vermin out of the hides.

3. 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) Schneider's back.
(c) Charley's reins.
(d) Miller's back.

4. Who is in charge of poisoning the wolves in the valley?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Schneider.
(c) Charley.
(d) Miller.

5. Miller jokes that the men may not find Schneider until after what event?
(a) Christmas.
(b) The spring thaw.
(c) Easter.
(d) Dark.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Andrews's reply when Schneider asks him whether he wants to side with Miller or himself on the subject of finding water?

3. Who is designated as the person who will follow along behind the hunting party and collect the hides?

4. What topic does the man wanting to speak to McDonald say he wants to talk to him about?

5. What brand of rifle does Andrews use during the buffalo hunt?

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