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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. Where does Peter like to stand to observe and listen?

2. How do both Rose and George know that Phil is returning home?

3. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?

4. Why does elder Mrs. Burbank stop giving handouts to the Indians?

5. Why does Rose have a hard time talking to Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Phil react to Rose's work of art in Chapter VII?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Peter discover on his explorations?

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

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

10. How does Edward Nappo break the reservation rules?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the story progresses, much less time is spent on George. Why might the author have chosen to move him to the background? What might be George's thoughts and feelings regarding Rose's drinking, Phil's behavior, the relationship between Phil and Peter, and Phil's death? How does the information from the story support your response?

Essay Topic 2

Phil's funeral is short and simple. What does this reinforce about Phil's character and way of life? There is no eulogy? Why might this be? Why had neither his parents nor George volunteered to give one? What does this say about Phil's relationship with his family? How do you feel about Phil's short and simple funeral? How might he feel about it? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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