2. Rose is not the brightest in school, but where are her artistic skills recognized?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) In the recital program.
(c) In the local theater.
(d) In the graduation program.

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

4. As Rose puts it, what is art if not what?
(a) The expression of one's imagination.
(b) The creation of beauty.
(c) An escape from real life.
(d) The arrangement of trivia.

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

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

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

8. Chapter VII begins with Rose reminiscing on her childhood – her mother and father’s daily habits and Rose’s talents at what?
(a) Flower arranging.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Piano playing.
(d) Singing.

9. What is NOT a reason given for why the Indians are easily removed to the reservation?
(a) The Indians want to be on the reservation.
(b) The Indians are powerless.
(c) The land is valuable.
(d) The white voters are more threatening than any Indian.

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

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

12. 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 want to show off.
(c) He is uncomfortable around other people.
(d) He does not like any of his neighbors.

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

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

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