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

2. Rose realizes she is returning to old memories for what reason?

3. How does Rose feel about her drinking?

4. How does the narrator describe the ranch house?

5. How does Phil get back at George after George's comment about the Indians?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. For what is Rose recognized in high school?

4. How does Rose's piano playing go at the Governor's dinner? Why?

5. What does Jennie pack for Edward and their son for their journey?

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

7. Why does Rose help the Indians?

8. What does Phil think about Indians?

9. How does Edward Nappo break the reservation rules?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The town of Beech is both nervous and excited about the arrival of the Burbank outfit. Why is this such an exciting event? What does this say about the town and people of Beech? How is the arrival of the Burbank cattle and its cowhands, and other such guests, vitally important to the people Beech and their way of life?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the story Phil feels like a loner. Early on in the story, he cannot quite pinpoint why. How does his understanding of himself develop throughout the story? How does the understanding of oneself affect him? How can the reader relate to this deeper understanding of oneself and the struggles that come with it?

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