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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Rose’s Red Mill become known?
(a) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(b) Fried chicken and piano-playing.
(c) Singing and dancing.
(d) Fine dishes and red wine.

2. How does Phil feel when he learns that George has married Rose?
(a) He is concerned.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He is in shock.
(d) He is happy.

3. What does Peter excitedly eat with George, prior to the wedding?
(a) A burger and fries.
(b) Chili con carne.
(c) Red beans and rice.
(d) Tacos.

4. How does George surprise Phil?
(a) He begs Phil to be kind to Rose.
(b) He tells Phil that he should bring a date to the Governor's dinner.
(c) He tells Phil he is not welcome at the dinner with the Governor and his wife.
(d) He gets up the nerve to ask his brother to improve his appearance at the Governor’s dinner.

5. How is the Old Lady pleased by Rose?
(a) Rose gives her a gift.
(b) Rose is beautiful and sweet.
(c) When Rose mentions George’s kindness.
(d) Rose sets a beautiful table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phil’s reaction when he sees that he has made Rose nervous and uncomfortable?

2. How does Chapter II begin?

3. What confuses Phil regarding George and Rose?

4. Of whom does Phil frequently tell tales?

5. When does George arrive home in the snow storm in Chapter IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rose react when Peter asks if she is happy?

2. How does Phil's behavior in college affect George?

3. How does George act in a way that surprises Phil, at the end of Chapter VI?

4. How does Rose feel about how she is treated at the grocery store in Herndon after marrying George?

5. What does the narrator say about Phil's eyes in Chapter IV?

6. How are Phil and George different from those around them?

7. How does George's behavior change when he begins courting Rose?

8. What does Rose like about George?

9. Why is Beech unable to grow and develop?

10. To what does the narrator compare the cattle drive?

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