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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Burbank family members used to bring friends from out east, what does Phil know is the purpose of these visits, especially the women?
(a) To see a glimpse into the life of a rancher.
(b) To marry a wealthy Burbank.
(c) To hopefully buy land from the Burbank family.
(d) To make new friends.

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

3. Why does Phil not like alcohol?
(a) It is dangerous for your liver.
(b) He does not like how it tastes.
(c) He is afraid of what he would say while drunk.
(d) It is a waste of money.

4. How does Rose respond when she learns she will be playing the piano for the governor and his wife?
(a) She cannot believe her luck.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is a bit nervous.
(d) She secretly panics.

5. What confuses Phil regarding George and Rose?
(a) How George ever had to chance to speak to Rose in the first place.
(b) Where George got the guts to court Rose.
(c) Why George would choose Rose over the upper class women from out east.
(d) Rose is out of George's league, as she is both beautiful and talented.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phil find the entertainment of the men who put explosive devices in the anuses of young magpies?

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

3. What is NOT mentioned regarding Phil’s ability to see, as described in Chapter IV?

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

5. When guests arrive early and more than a little drunk to the Red Mill, how does George save the day?

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