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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Johnny and Rose first meet?
(a) At a college in Chicago.
(b) A movie house in Chicago.
(c) In a saloon in Beech.
(d) A hospital in Chicago.

2. Why does Johnny’s advisor suggest he look for a small town in need of a doctor?
(a) There are too many students graduating from med school and not enough positions to fill.
(b) Johnny prefers general medicine, so a small town would be a perfect fit.
(c) Chicago has grown very dangerous as of late, so Johnny would be safer in a small town.
(d) Johnny is considered a kind man but not much of a doctor.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Unfortunately for the Gordons, when they take in a prostitute, what do the locals begin to call their hotel?

2. Who is the one who does the castration of the calves?

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

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

5. Who helps to pay the Gordons’ bills?

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