2. What do both George and Rose know will greet them back home at the ranch?
(a) High winds and cattle.
(b) The squawking chickens and barking dogs.
(c) The barking ranch dogs and Phil’s sniffling and coughing.
(d) A warm fire and hot supper.

3. What does Phil think when he learns that George has been talking to Mrs. Gordon?
(a) George is finally going to be happy.
(b) He will lose his best friend.
(c) Life is going to get much more exciting.
(d) Life as he knew it might soon be over.

4. How does Rose respond when she learns she will be playing the piano for the governor and his wife?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is a bit nervous.
(c) She secretly panics.
(d) She cannot believe her luck.

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

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

7. What is Phil’s response when Rose calls him brother?
(a) He is not her brother.
(b) He is happy to have a sister.
(c) He laughs at her.
(d) He ignores her.

8. What is NOT mentioned regarding Phil’s ability to see, as described in Chapter IV?
(a) Fish hiding behind rocks.
(b) Footprints in the snow.
(c) The hearts of others.
(d) Camouflaged animals.

9. Why does Phil not like alcohol?
(a) It is a waste of money.
(b) It is dangerous for your liver.
(c) He does not like how it tastes.
(d) He is afraid of what he would say while drunk.

10. When Phil and George’s parents moved to Salt Lake City, what is Phil slightly concerned would not happen?
(a) George getting married.
(b) He and George would not be able to cover the mortgage of the ranch.
(c) His parents would never come to visit.
(d) George taking over winding the clock.

11. Who helps to pay the Gordons’ bills?
(a) Rose’s parents.
(b) Johnny’s medical business.
(c) The few guests the Gordons have.
(d) Johnny’s parents.

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

13. What luxury does the Burbank cattle ranch have?
(a) Electric lights.
(b) Several automobiles.
(c) An alarm system.
(d) Television.

14. Throughout the first section (Chapters i-III) of the book, how does George act when Phil tries to start a conversation with him?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Distant.

15. Chapter V begins when George finds Rose crying. How does he respond?
(a) He coughs nervously and leaves her alone.
(b) He gives her a hug.
(c) He pats her arm to offer some comfort.
(d) He begins to cry as well.