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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII - VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with the windmill mentioned at the beginning of Chapter II?
(a) It is always spinning too fast and causes fear that it will fly off.
(b) It long ago detached itself and serves no purpose but to squeak and annoy neighbors.
(c) It will not turn, therefore it does not serve any purpose.
(d) It is facing the wrong way, so it can never catch the wind.

2. How does Johnny feel about delivering his own son?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Proud.
(d) Concerned.

3. Why does Phil not like alcohol?
(a) He does not like how it tastes.
(b) It is a waste of money.
(c) It is dangerous for your liver.
(d) He is afraid of what he would say while drunk.

4. What is a reason given for why Johnny drinks?
(a) To sleep better.
(b) To feel the equal of the wealthy ranchers.
(c) To ignore his problems.
(d) To ease his chronic pain.

5. When Phil and George’s parents moved to Salt Lake City, what is Phil slightly concerned would not happen?
(a) His parents would never come to visit.
(b) George getting married.
(c) George taking over winding the clock.
(d) He and George would not be able to cover the mortgage of the ranch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is left of the foreign dryland farmers’ futile attempts?

3. How is the Old Lady pleased by Rose?

4. What do both of Phil’s parents wonder about him?

5. What is Phil’s reaction to Rose’s unusual work of art?

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