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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII - XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Phil give when George is not asked to pledge a fraternity?
(a) The fraternity probably forgot to stop by.
(b) The fraternities are all full.
(c) Phil believes it is his fault.
(d) Phil believes it is George’s fault.

2. How does Bronco Henry die?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) He is thrown from his horse.
(c) He is trampled to death.
(d) He drowns.

3. Who kills Phil?
(a) A snake.
(b) Rose.
(c) A rusty nail.
(d) Peter.

4. While with the itinerate men, why does Phil begin braiding rawhide?
(a) He wants to fit in.
(b) In honor of men like the ex-con and Bronco Henry.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He needs to keep his hands busy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alma die?

2. What does Peter say about God as he begins to work on the animal he finds?

3. As the men and cattle grow closer to the town of Beech, what does the narrator first describe about this town?

4. What does Jennie pack for Edward to sell, if need be?

5. How is Rose treated at the grocery store in Herndon after marrying George?

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