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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rose respond when she learns she will be playing the piano for the governor and his wife?
(a) She cannot believe her luck.
(b) She is a bit nervous.
(c) She secretly panics.
(d) She is excited.

2. When Rose comes to understand that Phil is not coming to dinner, she realizes what?
(a) The Governor and his wife will not stay long.
(b) She will need to have his dinner plate removed from the table immediately.
(c) Her piano playing will now be the majority of the entertainment.
(d) She will have to do all the talking.

3. What is the nickname for the train on which the men plan to load the steers?
(a) The power.
(b) The smoke stack.
(c) The locomotive.
(d) The deliverer.

4. What do both of Phil’s parents wonder about him?
(a) If there is something wrong with him.
(b) Where they went wrong.
(c) How he ended up so intelligent.
(d) Why he is so angry all the time.

5. How does Alma die?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does the important cattle drive at the beginning of the story take place?

2. Why is George concerned about the work of art that Rose creates?

3. What is a reason given for why Johnny drinks?

4. After the Burbank parties, how does everyone feel?

5. How does the Governor’s wife feel about Rose and the Burbanks?

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