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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phil feel when he sees the Indians on his land?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is concerned.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He sees red.

2. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?
(a) Miss Nancy.
(b) Petey.
(c) Peter Piper.
(d) Miss Priss.

3. How many calves does Phil brand in the spring?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 1,300.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 3,000.

4. How does Phil feel about Indians?
(a) They are skilled and dangerous.
(b) They are lazy thievers.
(c) They are mistreated and abused.
(d) They are sad and beautiful.

5. 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 prissy.
(c) He is clean.
(d) He is intelligent.

6. How does George know Phil has seen the Indians?
(a) He is nearby and sees all that takes place.
(b) He hears Phil holler.
(c) He spies on Phil with his binoculars.
(d) He hears Phil's horse's hooves.

7. Why does elder Mrs. Burbank stop giving handouts to the Indians?
(a) She is told by the authorities to stop.
(b) She runs out of supplies.
(c) She grows bored with this charitable giving.
(d) There are too many who come begging for supplies.

8. Rose realizes she is returning to old memories for what reason?
(a) She misses her parents.
(b) She longs for Chicago.
(c) She misses the old days.
(d) She has lost a bit of her identity.

9. What is Phil's response when Rose asks him why he dislikes her so?
(a) He is still angry that George never told him he was going to be married.
(b) He says he knows that she married George for his money and that she has been stealing his booze.
(c) He is jealous that George loves another.
(d) She is not meant to be on a ranch and is dim-witted like George.

10. How does Rose feel about what took place when she attempted to confront Phil in Chapter XI?
(a) She is worried for her marriage.
(b) She feels trapped between her intentions and her inabilities.
(c) She is angry that Phil misunderstands her.
(d) She is happy the confrontation is over.

11. As the day of the Governor’s visit grows closer, why does George not want to invite any other guests?
(a) He is uncomfortable around other people.
(b) He does not like any of his neighbors.
(c) He does not want to show off.
(d) He has bad memories of his parents’ parties.

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

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

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 comforts her and shows concern.
(c) She offers to play instead.
(d) She says it is time for them to leave.

15. What has happened to the other bookcase in Phil’s room?
(a) It was destroyed.
(b) George has given it to Peter.
(c) It is now holding Phil's gun collection.
(d) It has grown dusty and dry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?

2. What is NOT a reason why Phil cannot understand why men go to great lengths to get “a piece of tail”?

3. How far away are Edward and his son from the reservation?

4. Why does Rose have a hard time talking to Peter?

5. When George reflects back on a particular Christmas in which Phil was exceptionally obnoxious and unkind, what is the gift that Phil is making fun of?

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