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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII - VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Phil sees the cowhands flirting with the women, what does he wish?
(a) He could find a woman of his own.
(b) Whatever makes him different than them did not exist.
(c) They would leave the women alone.
(d) He was more comfortable around women.

2. What does Rose worry about as she drives to Herndon to pick up Peter?
(a) If she remembers the way.
(b) How Peter will feel about seeing her.
(c) Whether or not Peter truly wants to spend the summer with her.
(d) She is concerned Peter will not be able to withstand Phil’s rudeness.

3. Why is this cattle drive in the first chaper of the book important to Phil?
(a) It will be the most cattle he has ever driven.
(b) It is his twenty-fifth cattle drive with his brother.
(c) It is the coldest cattle drive on record.
(d) It will be his last cattle drive.

4. Who is the one who does the castration of the calves?
(a) Peter.
(b) Phil.
(c) George.
(d) Johnny.

5. As the day of the Governor’s visit grows closer, why does George not want to invite any other guests?
(a) He does not want to show off.
(b) He is uncomfortable around other people.
(c) He does not like any of his neighbors.
(d) He has bad memories of his parents’ parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does George matter-a-factly reprimand Phil at the end of Chapter III?

2. What is Phil’s response when Rose calls him brother?

3. For what does Rose’s Red Mill become known?

4. What causes Rose’s stage fright?

5. What does George want to buy Rose?

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