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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Unfortunately for the Gordons, when they take in a prostitute, what do the locals begin to call their hotel?
(a) The Brothel.
(b) The Hole.
(c) The Whorehouse Inn.
(d) The Den of Evil.

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

3. What luxury does the Burbank cattle ranch have?
(a) Television.
(b) An alarm system.
(c) Electric lights.
(d) Several automobiles.

4. How does Phil feel when he imagines George caressing Rose?
(a) It excites him.
(b) It makes him uneasy.
(c) It makes him cringe.
(d) It annoys him.

5. What is included in Peter’s scrapbook?
(a) Drawings and pictures of events that have taken place.
(b) His dreams of affluence and comfort he has for his parents.
(c) Pictures of his family.
(d) His favorite animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the townspeople of Beech react to the coming of the Burbank cattle drive?

2. How many steers do the Burbank brothers drive into town in this first chapter of the book?

3. Who helps to pay the Gordons’ bills?

4. How does Johnny feel about delivering his own son?

5. What is the relationship between Phil and George?

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