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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had the Old Lady and Old Gent moved to the hotel in Salt Lake City?
(a) They wanted to have less land to care for.
(b) They wanted a larger social scene.
(c) Phil made it known their presence annoyed him.
(d) They were tired of living with their grown sons.

2. What does George want to buy Rose?
(a) A beautiful ring.
(b) A flower arranging kit.
(c) The best piano.
(d) A new dress.

3. Why is Herndon even busier than usual on the day George and Rose come to town?
(a) A new moving picture is showing at the theatre.
(b) The governor is expected.
(c) A new statue is being erected in the center of town.
(d) There is a huge sale in the department store.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Throughout the first section (Chapters i-III) of the book, how does George act when Phil tries to start a conversation with him?

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

4. As the men and cattle grow closer to the town of Beech, what does the narrator first describe about this town?

5. How does Rose convince herself that she misunderstood Phil the night he and his team dined at the Red Mill?

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