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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 do both George and Rose change, regarding supper?
(a) They sit on opposite ends of the table from one another.
(b) They both dress up for the meal.
(c) They begin to arrive later than usual.
(d) They begin to ask for fancier meals.

2. How is the Old Lady pleased by Rose?
(a) When Rose mentions George’s kindness.
(b) Rose is beautiful and sweet.
(c) Rose gives her a gift.
(d) Rose sets a beautiful table.

3. What is George's response to Phil in college when Phil tells him it was embarrassing meeting with the dean and having to explain why your brother is not doing well in school?
(a) I did the best I could, Phil.
(b) Get over it, Phil.
(c) I'm sorry, Phil.
(d) I hated college, Phil.

4. What does Rose admit about her piano playing to the Governor and his wife?
(a) She does not know any sophisticated tunes.
(b) She has been practicing a great deal without much success.
(c) Her playing is rusty since her days playing in the pit at the moving picture house.
(d) She is happy to be playing for an audience again.

5. Who is the one who does the castration of the calves?
(a) Peter.
(b) George.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Phil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phil feel when he sees that Peter has found his secret bathing spot?

2. In what state do both Phil and George attend college?

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

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

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

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