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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Chapter VII begins with Rose reminiscing on her childhood – her mother and father’s daily habits and Rose’s talents at what?
2. How does Rose feel about her drinking?
3. What is Phil’s reaction to Rose’s unusual work of art?
4. How does Phil respond to Rose and Peter's improper dinner behavior?
5. What has to survive for Edward to go on the quest north?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to disturb Phil's peace at his secret swimming hole?
2. What does Rose do to feel a bit more like herself in Chapter VII?
3. How does Edward decide to venture off the reservation?
4. As the Governor and wife return home from the dinner with George and Rose, what do they both think about the dinner and Rose, in particular?
5. How does Rose feel about Phil's disappearance during the Governor's dinner?
6. For what is Rose recognized in high school?
7. Why does Rose help the Indians?
8. What does Jennie pack for Edward and their son for their journey?
9. What does Peter discover on his explorations?
10. Why does Edward tell his son about life before the reservation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Phil sees Rose's unusual floral arrangement, he realizes that she may be more dangerous than he once thought. What does he mean by this? How might she be dangerous or threatening to Phil? How does Phil fear her? How does this show in his behavior towards her?
Essay Topic 2
Rose begins to self-medicate with whiskey. How does this reflect her husband's behavior? What can be learned about Johnny through Rose's drinking? What, in general, is the attitude regarding alcohol in The Power of the Dog? What details in the story support this?
Essay Topic 3
From the very beginning of the story Phil notices a change in George. How does George change throughout the course of the story? What leads to these changes? How do these changes affect his relationship with his brother? Are these changes beneficial for George and/or others? Why or why not?
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