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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 is NOT a reason given for why the Indians are easily removed to the reservation?

2. What has to survive for Edward to go on the quest north?

3. What has happened to the other bookcase in Phil’s room?

4. After the Burbank parties, how does everyone feel?

5. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Peter defy dinner table protocol?

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

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

4. How does Rose get herself into trouble with alcohol?

5. Why does Rose help the Indians?

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

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

8. For what is Rose recognized in high school?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The government gate is a barrier that both Phil and Edward Nappo dislike. Why? Why might this gate be here? What might it represent in this story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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