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

4. To what does the narrator compare the taunting of Peter by classmates?
(a) Phil's behavior towards George.
(b) The forceful removal of the Native Americans to the reservations.
(c) The inspection of potential purchasers of slaves.
(d) The pecking to death of chickens that are maimed or odd.

5. How does Peter feel at his new school and boarding house?
(a) He is homesick.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is content.
(d) He is bored.

6. How does Rose see that she is fortunate regarding the two men to which she has been married?
(a) They are both generous men.
(b) They are both kind men.
(c) They are both talented.
(d) They are both well-off.

7. Why do sissies bother Phil?
(a) He does not understand why they cannot be normal.
(b) He knows he is one.
(c) He fears them.
(d) He worries they will turn everyone into sissies.

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

9. What is the relationship between Phil and George?
(a) They are friends.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are brothers, business partners, and friends.
(d) They are business partners.

10. 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.

11. 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 George’s fault.
(d) Phil believes it is his fault.

12. How does Chapter II begin?
(a) The narrator describes Phil and his brother, George.
(b) The narrator describes the Gordon family.
(c) The narrator describes the winds that blow through the town of Beech.
(d) The narrator describes the wild west in which the story takes place.

13. How does Phil feel when he imagines George caressing Rose?
(a) It annoys him.
(b) It excites him.
(c) It makes him uneasy.
(d) It makes him cringe.

14. 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.

15. What year does the important cattle drive at the beginning of the story take place?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1900.