The Power of the Dog Test | Final Test - Easy

Thomas Savage
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Power of the Dog Test | Final Test - Easy

Thomas Savage
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Phil’s reaction to Rose’s unusual work of art?
(a) He shows him that Rose is not too bright.
(b) He thinks it is ugly and should be burned.
(c) He finds it odd and humorous.
(d) He thinks that she might be more deadly than he had expected.

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

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

6. What does Rose allow the Indians to do?
(a) Camp on their land.
(b) Stop and rest for a bit.
(c) Come in for a quick meal.
(d) Stay in the main house.

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

8. What reservation rule does Edward Nappo break?
(a) No commercial business is permitted.
(b) No firearms are permitted.
(c) No dancing is permitted.
(d) No alcohol is permitted.

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

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

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

12. How does Jennie, Edward's wife, feel about the stories he tells their son?
(a) She wonders if it is a good idea to fill their son's head with such stories.
(b) She is proud that Edward is passing on their heritage to their son.
(c) She is worried the local officials will find out and will cause trouble.
(d) She is angry the stories are told, because it is so upsetting to hear how life used to be.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rose respond when Phil tells her why he does not like her?

2. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?

3. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?

4. Where does Peter like to stand to observe and listen?

5. When Rose comes to understand that Phil is not coming to dinner, she realizes what?

(see the answer keys)

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