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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the one who does the castration of the calves?
(a) Phil.
(b) Johnny.
(c) George.
(d) Peter.
2. When does George arrive home in the snow storm in Chapter IV?
(a) 10 p.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 2 a.m.
3. Chapter V begins when George finds Rose crying. How does he respond?
(a) He coughs nervously and leaves her alone.
(b) He pats her arm to offer some comfort.
(c) He begins to cry as well.
(d) He gives her a hug.
4. What is Phil’s reaction when he sees that he has made Rose nervous and uncomfortable?
(a) He feels bad.
(b) He frowns.
(c) He calms down.
(d) He smiles.
5. What does it mean to Johnny to be kind?
(a) To help others when they ask.
(b) To never say an unkind word to or about anyone.
(c) To try to remove obstacles in the way of those who love or need you.
(d) To always turn the other cheek.
6. What is wrong with the windmill mentioned at the beginning of Chapter II?
(a) It is always spinning too fast and causes fear that it will fly off.
(b) It is facing the wrong way, so it can never catch the wind.
(c) It long ago detached itself and serves no purpose but to squeak and annoy neighbors.
(d) It will not turn, therefore it does not serve any purpose.
7. What confuses Phil regarding George and Rose?
(a) Why George would choose Rose over the upper class women from out east.
(b) How George ever had to chance to speak to Rose in the first place.
(c) Where George got the guts to court Rose.
(d) Rose is out of George's league, as she is both beautiful and talented.
8. How does George surprise Phil?
(a) He tells Phil he is not welcome at the dinner with the Governor and his wife.
(b) He gets up the nerve to ask his brother to improve his appearance at the Governor’s dinner.
(c) He tells Phil that he should bring a date to the Governor's dinner.
(d) He begs Phil to be kind to Rose.
9. What does Rose admit to George about her feelings for him?
(a) She has loved him since the first time she saw him.
(b) She has never loved anyone and does not believe she ever will.
(c) She is not sure if she could love another man, as she loved her husband.
(d) She has quickly fallen head over heels for him.
10. How is the Old Lady pleased by Rose?
(a) Rose sets a beautiful table.
(b) When Rose mentions George’s kindness.
(c) Rose gives her a gift.
(d) Rose is beautiful and sweet.
11. Why does Phil not like alcohol?
(a) It is dangerous for your liver.
(b) He is afraid of what he would say while drunk.
(c) It is a waste of money.
(d) He does not like how it tastes.
12. What does George want to buy Rose?
(a) The best piano.
(b) A flower arranging kit.
(c) A beautiful ring.
(d) A new dress.
13. Where do Johnny and Rose first meet?
(a) In a saloon in Beech.
(b) A hospital in Chicago.
(c) At a college in Chicago.
(d) A movie house in Chicago.
14. What is the nickname for the train on which the men plan to load the steers?
(a) The deliverer.
(b) The smoke stack.
(c) The locomotive.
(d) The power.
15. How is Rose treated at the grocery store in Herndon after marrying George?
(a) She is ignored.
(b) She is given preferential treatment.
(c) She is treated the same as everyone else.
(d) She is harassed.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Burbank family members used to bring friends from out east, what does Phil know is the purpose of these visits, especially the women?
2. How do both George and Rose change, regarding supper?
3. How does Johnny feel about delivering his own son?
4. How old is Phil at the start of the book?
5. Why had the Old Lady and Old Gent moved to the hotel in Salt Lake City?
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