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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Johnny and Rose first meet?
(a) At a college in Chicago.
(b) In a saloon in Beech.
(c) A movie house in Chicago.
(d) A hospital in Chicago.

2. Rose is not the brightest in school, but where are her artistic skills recognized?
(a) In the graduation program.
(b) In the newspaper.
(c) In the local theater.
(d) In the recital program.

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

4. What is a reason given for why Johnny drinks?
(a) To sleep better.
(b) To ease his chronic pain.
(c) To ignore his problems.
(d) To feel the equal of the wealthy ranchers.

5. To what does the narrator compare the taunting of Peter by classmates?
(a) Phil's behavior towards George.
(b) The pecking to death of chickens that are maimed or odd.
(c) The forceful removal of the Native Americans to the reservations.
(d) The inspection of potential purchasers of slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a reason why Phil cannot understand why men go to great lengths to get “a piece of tail”?

2. What do both of Phil’s parents wonder about him?

3. How does the Governor feel about the dinner with George and Rose?

4. As the day of the Governor’s visit grows closer, why does George not want to invite any other guests?

5. Rose realizes she is returning to old memories for what reason?

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