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

2. Where does Peter like to stand to observe and listen?
(a) The front parlor.
(b) The back porch.
(c) The dormer window.
(d) The roof.

3. Why does George matter-a-factly reprimand Phil at the end of Chapter III?
(a) He should have not allowed the cowhands to return to the saloon.
(b) He should not have spoken the way he did about the boy, as it had made the woman cry.
(c) He should have paid the bill as soon as the meal had ended.
(d) He should not have concerned himself with the other guests at the Red Mill.

4. Why does Phil wonder if George remembered the snow chains for his tires?
(a) George's tires are worn out and need to be replaced.
(b) George will need the chains for the rough terrain.
(c) George has a tendency to forget the snow chains.
(d) The snow is beginning to fall harder and harder while George is away.

5. How does Phil feel when he sees that Peter has found his secret bathing spot?
(a) Surprised and then excited.
(b) Shock and then anger.
(c) Elated and then concerned.
(d) Worried and then annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George reflects back on a particular Christmas in which Phil was exceptionally obnoxious and unkind, what is the gift that Phil is making fun of?

2. What does Rose say the theologians say about those who have been married more than once?

3. How many calves does Phil brand in the spring?

4. How does George surprise Phil?

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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