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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters X - XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Governor feel about the dinner with George and Rose?
(a) It was very pleasant and he hoped to return soon.
(b) It went decently well.
(c) It was a failure.
(d) It was unusual.

2. 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 secretly panics.
(d) She is a bit nervous.

3. What is Phil's response when Rose asks him why he dislikes her so?
(a) He is jealous that George loves another.
(b) She is not meant to be on a ranch and is dim-witted like George.
(c) He is still angry that George never told him he was going to be married.
(d) He says he knows that she married George for his money and that she has been stealing his booze.

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

5. How many steers do the Burbank brothers drive into town in this first chapter of the book?
(a) 1,500.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 500.
(d) 1,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter II begin?

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

3. What year does the important cattle drive at the beginning of the story take place?

4. Why is George concerned about the work of art that Rose creates?

5. Chapter VII begins with Rose reminiscing on her childhood – her mother and father’s daily habits and Rose’s talents at what?

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