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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many steers do the Burbank brothers drive into town in this first chapter of the book?
(a) 500.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 1,500.

2. What does Phil think when he learns that George has been talking to Mrs. Gordon?
(a) Life is going to get much more exciting.
(b) He will lose his best friend.
(c) Life as he knew it might soon be over.
(d) George is finally going to be happy.

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) There is a huge sale in the department store.
(c) The governor is expected.
(d) A new statue is being erected in the center of town.

4. How does Peter feel at his new school and boarding house?
(a) He is homesick.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is content.

5. How does Phil get Rose’s goat, regarding playing the piano?
(a) Whatever she plays on the piano, he plays his banjo - only better.
(b) He laughs every time she plays a note.
(c) He sits right next to the piano, when she plays.
(d) He tells her she is awful on the piano.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state do both Phil and George attend college?

2. What is George's response to Phil in college when Phil tells him it was embarrassing meeting with the dean and having to explain why your brother is not doing well in school?

3. For how long does Johnny go without drinking?

4. What does Peter excitedly eat with George, prior to the wedding?

5. When Phil and George’s parents moved to Salt Lake City, what is Phil slightly concerned would not happen?

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