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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 George know Phil has seen the Indians?
(a) He hears Phil's horse's hooves.
(b) He spies on Phil with his binoculars.
(c) He hears Phil holler.
(d) He is nearby and sees all that takes place.

2. How does Phil feel when he leaves his secret bathing spot?
(a) Innocent and pure.
(b) Clean and healthy.
(c) Relaxed and happy.
(d) Fresh smelling and new.

3. What do both of Phil’s parents wonder about him?
(a) Where they went wrong.
(b) Why he is so angry all the time.
(c) How he ended up so intelligent.
(d) If there is something wrong with him.

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

5. How do both George and Rose change, regarding supper?
(a) They begin to arrive later than usual.
(b) They both dress up for the meal.
(c) They sit on opposite ends of the table from one another.
(d) They begin to ask for fancier meals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Phil at the start of the book?

3. How many steers do the Burbank brothers drive into town in this first chapter of the book?

4. How does the Governor let George and Rose know they are on their way?

5. What are the reasons given for why the elder Burbanks would throw dinner parties for local ranchers?

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