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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state do both Phil and George attend college?
(a) Utah.
(b) California.
(c) Idaho.
(d) Nevada.

2. How does George surprise Phil?
(a) He begs Phil to be kind to Rose.
(b) He gets up the nerve to ask his brother to improve his appearance at the Governor’s dinner.
(c) He tells Phil that he should bring a date to the Governor's dinner.
(d) He tells Phil he is not welcome at the dinner with the Governor and his wife.

3. As the men and cattle grow closer to the town of Beech, what does the narrator first describe about this town?
(a) The church steeple.
(b) The children playing in the schoolyard.
(c) The stench of the Beech stockyard.
(d) The hustle and bustle of the townspeople.

4. What is Phil’s reaction when he sees that he has made Rose nervous and uncomfortable?
(a) He frowns.
(b) He calms down.
(c) He feels bad.
(d) He smiles.

5. Who are Johnny’s patients?
(a) The majority of the townspeople of Beech.
(b) His family and close friends.
(c) The local poor.
(d) Wealthy ranchers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the Old Lady pleased by Rose?

3. How does Phil get Rose’s goat, regarding playing the piano?

4. What luxury does the Burbank cattle ranch have?

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

(see the answer key)

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