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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Old Lady believe that she and the Old Gent should be present at George’s wedding?
(a) She cannot wait to meet the bride-to-be.
(b) She wants to be there to give advice to both of them prior to the ceremony.
(c) They want to be supportive.
(d) It might look funny if they are not there.

2. How does Rose convince herself that she misunderstood Phil the night he and his team dined at the Red Mill?
(a) A grown man would not humiliate a boy.
(b) He must be be jealous of Peter.
(c) Phil must be very sarcastic, and Rose does not understand his humor.
(d) She was in the kitchen and must have misheard him.

3. Unfortunately for the Gordons, when they take in a prostitute, what do the locals begin to call their hotel?
(a) The Hole.
(b) The Whorehouse Inn.
(c) The Den of Evil.
(d) The Brothel.

4. Why does Johnny’s advisor suggest he look for a small town in need of a doctor?
(a) There are too many students graduating from med school and not enough positions to fill.
(b) Johnny prefers general medicine, so a small town would be a perfect fit.
(c) Johnny is considered a kind man but not much of a doctor.
(d) Chicago has grown very dangerous as of late, so Johnny would be safer in a small town.

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

6. In what state do both Phil and George attend college?
(a) Idaho.
(b) Nevada.
(c) California.
(d) Utah.

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

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

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

10. How does Rose react when Peter asks her if she is happy?
(a) She says she is very happy.
(b) She begins to cry.
(c) She tells him about Phil.
(d) She talks around the question.

11. What is George's response to Phil in college when Phil tells him it was embarrassing meeting with the dean and having to explain why your brother is not doing well in school?
(a) Get over it, Phil.
(b) I'm sorry, Phil.
(c) I did the best I could, Phil.
(d) I hated college, Phil.

12. What is a reason given for why Johnny drinks?
(a) To sleep better.
(b) To ease his chronic pain.
(c) To feel the equal of the wealthy ranchers.
(d) To ignore his problems.

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

14. How is the Old Lady pleased by Rose?
(a) Rose is beautiful and sweet.
(b) When Rose mentions George’s kindness.
(c) Rose sets a beautiful table.
(d) Rose gives her a gift.

15. How is Rose treated at the grocery store in Herndon after marrying George?
(a) She is treated the same as everyone else.
(b) She is harassed.
(c) She is given preferential treatment.
(d) She is ignored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of whom does Phil frequently tell tales?

2. For what does Rose’s Red Mill become known?

3. When Phil and George’s parents moved to Salt Lake City, what is Phil slightly concerned would not happen?

4. Why is this cattle drive in the first chaper of the book important to Phil?

5. Why is Peter happy with his mother’s marriage?

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