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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I - III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Phil at the start of the book?
(a) 50.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 60.

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

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

4. Why is this cattle drive in the first chaper of the book important to Phil?
(a) It will be the most cattle he has ever driven.
(b) It will be his last cattle drive.
(c) It is the coldest cattle drive on record.
(d) It is his twenty-fifth cattle drive with his brother.

5. Why do sissies bother Phil?
(a) He knows he is one.
(b) He fears them.
(c) He worries they will turn everyone into sissies.
(d) He does not understand why they cannot be normal.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Rose’s Red Mill become known?

2. For how long does Johnny go without drinking?

3. Why does Johnny’s advisor suggest he look for a small town in need of a doctor?

4. What luxury does the Burbank cattle ranch have?

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

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