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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a reason given by Phil and the boys for why Peter does not belong on the ranch?
(a) He has a lisp.
(b) He is intelligent.
(c) He is clean.
(d) He is prissy.

2. How does the narrator describe the ranch house?
(a) An English cottage.
(b) A sprawling ranch.
(c) A bungalow gone wild.
(d) A medieval fortress.

3. How does Rose feel about her drinking?
(a) She is ashamed.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is grateful for relief.
(d) She is angry.

4. Where does Peter like to stand to observe and listen?
(a) The back porch.
(b) The roof.
(c) The dormer window.
(d) The front parlor.

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

6. How does the Governor feel about the dinner with George and Rose?
(a) It was unusual.
(b) It was a failure.
(c) It was very pleasant and he hoped to return soon.
(d) It went decently well.

7. How is Phil’s favorite shack and swimming hole camouflaged?
(a) Several hills.
(b) Thick bushes.
(c) A large, high fence.
(d) Overgrown willows.

8. How does Phil feel when he sees that Peter has found his secret bathing spot?
(a) Elated and then concerned.
(b) Shock and then anger.
(c) Surprised and then excited.
(d) Worried and then annoyed.

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

10. How does Rose respond when Phil tells her why he does not like her?
(a) She denies his accusations.
(b) She begins to cry.
(c) She shouts at him.
(d) She silently goes to her room.

11. How does Rose feel about Phil being nowhere to be found?
(a) Rose is uncomfortable.
(b) Rose is happy.
(c) Rose has mixed feelings about this, as Phil can be difficult, but he is an excellent talker.
(d) Rose is concerned.

12. What has destroyed Edward and Jennie's eyesight?
(a) Infection.
(b) Reading by candlelight.
(c) Harsh sunlight.
(d) The smoke from the fires.

13. After the Burbank parties, how does everyone feel?
(a) Content.
(b) Impatient for the next one.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Inadequate.

14. What does the doctor think will help Rose's migraines?
(a) Afternoon naps.
(b) A hearty breakfast.
(c) Therapy sessions.
(d) Alcohol.

15. What does Rose say the theologians say about those who have been married more than once?
(a) They should never forget the first spouse.
(b) Love the one you are with.
(c) Marriage does not exist in heaven.
(d) They will go to hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?

2. What has to survive for Edward to go on the quest north?

3. What does Rose allow the Indians to do?

4. What does Rose admit about her piano playing to the Governor and his wife?

5. As the day of the Governor’s visit grows closer, why does George not want to invite any other guests?

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