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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters X - XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the ranch house?
(a) An English cottage.
(b) A sprawling ranch.
(c) A medieval fortress.
(d) A bungalow gone wild.

2. How does Peter feel at his new school and boarding house?
(a) He is content.
(b) He is homesick.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is bored.

3. Why is Herndon even busier than usual on the day George and Rose come to town?
(a) The governor is expected.
(b) A new moving picture is showing at the theatre.
(c) There is a huge sale in the department store.
(d) A new statue is being erected in the center of town.

4. What is Phil’s response when Rose calls him brother?
(a) He is not her brother.
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He is happy to have a sister.

5. Why does Rose have a hard time talking to Peter?
(a) He does not stand still long enough for her to talk to him.
(b) He frequently talks over her.
(c) He will not listen to her.
(d) He is male and 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Peter happy with his mother’s marriage?

2. Why does elder Mrs. Burbank stop giving handouts to the Indians?

3. What happens when Rose tries to play the sentimental tune George requests?

4. What is one way that Rose and Peter do NOT defy house protocol at dinner time?

5. What has happened to the other bookcase in Phil’s room?

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