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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Rose tries to play the sentimental tune George requests?
(a) She says she does not like that one.
(b) She fumbles often.
(c) She forgets what key she is in.
(d) She completely blanks.

2. What are the reasons given for why the elder Burbanks would throw dinner parties for local ranchers?
(a) They wanted excuses to see and show off for their friends.
(b) They enjoyed entertaining.
(c) Other ranchers would encourage them to throw parties.
(d) Out of obligation or loneliness.

3. What does George say to Phil regarding the Indians on their property?
(a) He should consider their feelings.
(b) He should give them a chance.
(c) He should shoo them away from the ranch.
(d) He should ignore them.

4. What is one way that Rose and Peter do NOT defy house protocol at dinner time?
(a) Peter asks if anyone needs more meat.
(b) Peter slices the meat for his mother.
(c) They sit in different seats than usual.
(d) They are already seated at the dinner table when Phil arrives home.

5. What does the Governor’s wife wonder out loud to her husband?
(a) How beautiful the new Mrs. Burbank is.
(b) How well Mrs. Burbank played the piano.
(c) How long the new Mrs. Burbank will last.
(d) How disappointing the new Mrs. Burbank must be to her mother-in-law.

6. How does Phil feel about the dryland farmers?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Amused.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Angry.

7. How does Chapter XI end?
(a) Peter plots to hurt Phil.
(b) Peter is carefully combing his hair and mouths Phil's name.
(c) Rose is crying inconsolably.
(d) George arrives home.

8. What important role would Edward have, if they had stayed on their land?
(a) He would be the school teacher.
(b) He would be the shaman.
(c) He would be the chief.
(d) He would be the oldest member of the tribe.

9. What causes Rose’s stage fright?
(a) The beautiful new piano.
(b) The howling wind.
(c) Phil’s unused utensils.
(d) The Governor and his wife.

10. What is NOT a reason why Phil cannot understand why men go to great lengths to get “a piece of tail”?
(a) Children.
(b) Disease.
(c) Lost money.
(d) A cheating wife.

11. How do both Rose and George know that Phil is returning home?
(a) They hear the distance hoofbeats of his horse.
(b) They hear his cough and sniffling.
(c) They hear his laughter.
(d) They hear the slam shut.

12. What barrier stops Edward and his son on their journey?
(a) A bear.
(b) A flooded ravine.
(c) Sudden illness.
(d) The government gate.

13. Why does Rose have a hard time talking to Peter?
(a) He is male and 16.
(b) He will not listen to her.
(c) He frequently talks over her.
(d) He does not stand still long enough for her to talk to him.

14. How does the governor’s wife take advantage of Rose’s stage fright?
(a) She is honest with how she feels about Rose.
(b) She says it is time for them to leave.
(c) She comforts her and shows concern.
(d) She offers to play instead.

15. How does Phil feel when he leaves his secret bathing spot?
(a) Innocent and pure.
(b) Relaxed and happy.
(c) Fresh smelling and new.
(d) Clean and healthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phil feel when he sees the Indians on his land?

2. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?

3. How is Phil’s favorite shack and swimming hole camouflaged?

4. What is NOT a reason given by Phil and the boys for why Peter does not belong on the ranch?

5. How does Phil get back at George after George's comment about the Indians?

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