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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 is clean.
(b) He is intelligent.
(c) He is prissy.
(d) He has a lisp.

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

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

4. How far away are Edward and his son from the reservation?
(a) 300 miles.
(b) 80 miles.
(c) 200 miles.
(d) 20 miles.

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

6. How does Phil get back at George after George's comment about the Indians?
(a) He calls George a sissy.
(b) He laughs hysterically at George.
(c) He tells George to look at himself and think hard about why Rose married him.
(d) He tells George he is worthless and dull and should not be allowed to make any decisions.

7. Why does Rose create a work of art out of weeds and other odd plants?
(a) She is trying to find a bit of herself again.
(b) She is bored.
(c) She wants to impress George and Phil.
(d) She cannot find any flowers to arrange.

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

9. How does Phil respond to Rose and Peter's improper dinner behavior?
(a) He laughs at them.
(b) He gets up and leaves.
(c) He growls at them.
(d) He shouts at them.

10. 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?
(a) A pipe and tobacco.
(b) A new telphone.
(c) A dressing gown and slippers their mother had given George.
(d) A rocking horse.

11. What has to survive for Edward to go on the quest north?
(a) The horse.
(b) His son.
(c) The cow.
(d) Jennie.

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

13. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?
(a) Minerals and other nutrients.
(b) Fertilizer from the store.
(c) Cow manure.
(d) Blood-soaked soil.

14. What does Rose find to be the fastest and best way to rid herself of her terrible migraines?
(a) A hearty breakfast.
(b) Therapy sessions.
(c) Long walks.
(d) Whiskey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one way that Rose and Peter do NOT defy house protocol at dinner time?

2. How does Rose feel about Phil being nowhere to be found?

3. What is NOT a reason given for why the Indians are easily removed to the reservation?

4. What barrier stops Edward and his son on their journey?

5. Rose is not the brightest in school, but where are her artistic skills recognized?

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