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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV - VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nickname for the train on which the men plan to load the steers?
(a) The deliverer.
(b) The smoke stack.
(c) The locomotive.
(d) The power.

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

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

4. When Phil and George’s parents moved to Salt Lake City, what is Phil slightly concerned would not happen?
(a) George taking over winding the clock.
(b) George getting married.
(c) His parents would never come to visit.
(d) He and George would not be able to cover the mortgage of the ranch.

5. Once the Gordons purchase the old hotel in Beech, how is it now known?
(a) The Grist Mill.
(b) The Inn.
(c) The Doctor's Office.
(d) The Red Mill.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does George arrive home in the snow storm in Chapter IV?

2. To what does the narrator compare the taunting of Peter by classmates?

3. How old is Phil at the start of the book?

4. When Phil sees the cowhands flirting with the women, what does he wish?

5. Why does Phil initially not take George’s behavior towards Mrs. Gordon too seriously?

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