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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII - XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does George matter-a-factly reprimand Phil at the end of Chapter III?
(a) He should have paid the bill as soon as the meal had ended.
(b) He should not have concerned himself with the other guests at the Red Mill.
(c) He should have not allowed the cowhands to return to the saloon.
(d) He should not have spoken the way he did about the boy, as it had made the woman cry.

2. What is wrong with the windmill mentioned at the beginning of Chapter II?
(a) It long ago detached itself and serves no purpose but to squeak and annoy neighbors.
(b) It is facing the wrong way, so it can never catch the wind.
(c) It will not turn, therefore it does not serve any purpose.
(d) It is always spinning too fast and causes fear that it will fly off.

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

4. Of whom does Phil frequently tell tales?
(a) Wild Bill.
(b) Annie Oakley.
(c) Bronco Bill.
(d) Bronco Henry.

5. What job does Rose give herself?
(a) Cleaning up the ranch.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Floral arranging.
(d) Basic housework.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What plan does Phil begin forming as he braids rawhide in Chapter XII?

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

4. What does it mean to Johnny to be kind?

5. What barrier stops Edward and his son on their journey?

(see the answer key)

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