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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How long ago does Miller say the hunt took place that resulted in the pile of buffalo bones?
2. From what city had Andrews originally begun his journey to Butcher's Crossing?
3. What type of animal will be hunted during the hunting expedition?
4. Miller tells Andrews that buffalo move toward a watering hole in what manner?
5. How does Andrews respond to the question about whether he has had a "rough day" (75) on the first day of the trip?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Andrews's physical changes over the first few weeks of the expedition indicate psychological changes as well?
2. What query is made within the letter from Andrews's father to McDonald and how does McDonald respond?
3. What does the reader learn about the protagonist before even knowing his name?
4. How is foreshadowing employed within the scene focusing on Charley's lost hand?
5. What is the symbolism of the Smoky Hill trail?
6. How does the theme of racism arise within the character of Miller?
7. What is Andrews's true aim in coming to Butcher's Crossing?
8. What does Miller think is Schneider's real reason for wanting to deviate from the party's planned path to water?
9. How is irony present within Miller's discussion of how every part of a buffalo can be used for some human purpose?
10. Discuss how Andrews and McDonald qualify as character foils.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the author's use of literary devices such as metaphors, similes, and personification and the devices' ability to make the story of Butcher's Crossing come alive for the reader.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of John Williams's novel Butcher's Crossing and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 3
Explicate the theme of violence within John Williams's novel Butcher's Crossing. What is the author's message regarding violence and how do you know?
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