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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 do sissies bother Phil?
(a) He does not understand why they cannot be normal.
(b) He knows he is one.
(c) He worries they will turn everyone into sissies.
(d) He fears them.

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

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

4. What do both George and Rose know will greet them back home at the ranch?
(a) High winds and cattle.
(b) The squawking chickens and barking dogs.
(c) A warm fire and hot supper.
(d) The barking ranch dogs and Phil’s sniffling and coughing.

5. What luxury does the Burbank cattle ranch have?
(a) Television.
(b) An alarm system.
(c) Several automobiles.
(d) Electric lights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean to Johnny to be kind?

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

3. Of whom does Phil frequently tell tales?

4. What is Phil’s reaction when he sees that he has made Rose nervous and uncomfortable?

5. Chapter V begins when George finds Rose crying. How does he respond?

(see the answer key)

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