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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 year does the important cattle drive at the beginning of the story take place?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1925.

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

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

4. How does Johnny feel about delivering his own son?
(a) Proud.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Satisfied.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phil think when he learns that George has been talking to Mrs. Gordon?

2. What is included in Peter’s scrapbook?

3. Once the Gordons purchase the old hotel in Beech, how is it now known?

4. What is the nickname for the train on which the men plan to load the steers?

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

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