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

2. How does Rose feel about her drinking?

3. How far away are Edward and his son from the reservation?

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

5. How does Phil feel when he leaves his secret bathing spot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rose do to feel a bit more like herself in Chapter VII?

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

3. Why does Edward tell his son about life before the reservation?

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

5. How does Phil react to Peter's arrival at the ranch?

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

7. How do George's and Rose's opinions on inviting other guests to the Governor's dinner differ and why?

8. Why does the government at this time accept no treaties from the Indians?

9. What prevents Edward and his son from seeing their land and Edward’s father’s grave?

10. What does Phil think about Indians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ways of the past are often put up against modern life at the time. How do the various characters handle these changes to their way of life? Why might some have an easier time accepting these changes than others? How can the reader relate to this? What does this say about the past and present?

Essay Topic 2

Bullying is an important aspect of The Power of the Dog. What does this story say about bullying, the bully, and the victim? How is this valid and reflect what takes place in our society today? What is the takeaway for the reader, regarding bullying?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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