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

2. How does Rose feel about what took place when she attempted to confront Phil in Chapter XI?
(a) She is worried for her marriage.
(b) She feels trapped between her intentions and her inabilities.
(c) She is angry that Phil misunderstands her.
(d) She is happy the confrontation is over.

3. After the Burbank parties, how does everyone feel?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Impatient for the next one.
(c) Inadequate.
(d) Content.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?

2. What causes Rose’s stage fright?

3. What important role would Edward have, if they had stayed on their land?

4. What has destroyed Edward and Jennie's eyesight?

5. How many calves does Phil brand in the spring?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rose help the Indians?

2. How does Rose feel about Phil's disappearance during the Governor's dinner?

3. Why does Jennie, Edward’s wife, not think it wise to tell their son about the past?

4. Why does Phil think that George is no smarter than the young cowhands?

5. How does Edward decide to venture off the reservation?

6. What does Phil's bathing spot mean to him?

7. What happens to disturb Phil's peace at his secret swimming hole?

8. For what is Rose recognized in high school?

9. Why is the Governor's wife jealous of Rose?

10. How does Edward Nappo break the reservation rules?

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