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

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

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

4. What barrier stops Edward and his son on their journey?
(a) Sudden illness.
(b) A bear.
(c) The government gate.
(d) A flooded ravine.

5. When Rose comes to understand that Phil is not coming to dinner, she realizes what?
(a) She will have to do all the talking.
(b) She will need to have his dinner plate removed from the table immediately.
(c) Her piano playing will now be the majority of the entertainment.
(d) The Governor and his wife will not stay long.

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

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

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

9. 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) They will go to hell.
(c) Love the one you are with.
(d) Marriage does not exist in heaven.

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

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

12. What does George say to Phil regarding the Indians on their property?
(a) He should consider their feelings.
(b) He should give them a chance.
(c) He should ignore them.
(d) He should shoo them away from the ranch.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jennie pack for Edward to sell, if need be?

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

3. What does the doctor think will help Rose's migraines?

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

5. What are the reasons given for why the elder Burbanks would throw dinner parties for local ranchers?

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