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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 do the townspeople of Beech react to the coming of the Burbank cattle drive?
(a) Annoyed and irritated.
(b) Angry and helpless.
(c) They do not react at all.
(d) Excitedly and anxiously.

2. How do both Rose and George know that Phil is returning home?
(a) They hear his laughter.
(b) They hear the distance hoofbeats of his horse.
(c) They hear the slam shut.
(d) They hear his cough and sniffling.

3. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?
(a) Peter Piper.
(b) Miss Priss.
(c) Petey.
(d) Miss Nancy.

4. Where do Johnny and Rose first meet?
(a) A hospital in Chicago.
(b) A movie house in Chicago.
(c) In a saloon in Beech.
(d) At a college in Chicago.

5. How does Phil get back at George after George's comment about the Indians?
(a) He tells George to look at himself and think hard about why Rose married him.
(b) He calls George a sissy.
(c) He tells George he is worthless and dull and should not be allowed to make any decisions.
(d) He laughs hysterically at George.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phil feel about Indians?

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

3. Why does Phil initially not take George’s behavior towards Mrs. Gordon too seriously?

4. What happens when Rose tries to play the sentimental tune George requests?

5. What important role would Edward have, if they had stayed on their land?

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