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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters X - XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phil feel about Indians?
(a) They are lazy thievers.
(b) They are sad and beautiful.
(c) They are mistreated and abused.
(d) They are skilled and dangerous.

2. What has happened to the other bookcase in Phil’s room?
(a) It has grown dusty and dry.
(b) It is now holding Phil's gun collection.
(c) George has given it to Peter.
(d) It was destroyed.

3. What are the reasons given for why the elder Burbanks would throw dinner parties for local ranchers?
(a) Other ranchers would encourage them to throw parties.
(b) They wanted excuses to see and show off for their friends.
(c) Out of obligation or loneliness.
(d) They enjoyed entertaining.

4. How does Jennie, Edward's wife, feel about the stories he tells their son?
(a) She is proud that Edward is passing on their heritage to their son.
(b) She is angry the stories are told, because it is so upsetting to hear how life used to be.
(c) She is worried the local officials will find out and will cause trouble.
(d) She wonders if it is a good idea to fill their son's head with such stories.

5. Rose realizes she is returning to old memories for what reason?
(a) She longs for Chicago.
(b) She has lost a bit of her identity.
(c) She misses her parents.
(d) She misses the old days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT mentioned regarding Phil’s ability to see, as described in Chapter IV?

2. What does Rose admit about her piano playing to the Governor and his wife?

3. What does Rose worry about as she drives to Herndon to pick up Peter?

4. How does Phil feel when he sees that Peter has found his secret bathing spot?

5. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?

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