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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When George reflects back on a particular Christmas in which Phil was exceptionally obnoxious and unkind, what is the gift that Phil is making fun of?
(a) A dressing gown and slippers their mother had given George.
(b) A new telphone.
(c) A pipe and tobacco.
(d) A rocking horse.

3. How does George surprise Phil?
(a) He tells Phil that he should bring a date to the Governor's dinner.
(b) He tells Phil he is not welcome at the dinner with the Governor and his wife.
(c) He begs Phil to be kind to Rose.
(d) He gets up the nerve to ask his brother to improve his appearance at the Governor’s dinner.

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

5. How does Rose respond when she learns she will be playing the piano for the governor and his wife?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is a bit nervous.
(c) She cannot believe her luck.
(d) She secretly panics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the townspeople of Beech react to the coming of the Burbank cattle drive?

2. Why is Herndon even busier than usual on the day George and Rose come to town?

3. To what does the narrator compare the taunting of Peter by classmates?

4. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?

5. What attracts Johnny and Rose to Beech?

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