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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV - VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phil feel when he learns that George has married Rose?
(a) He is concerned.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He is in shock.
(d) He is happy.

2. Why does the Old Lady believe that she and the Old Gent should be present at George’s wedding?
(a) She cannot wait to meet the bride-to-be.
(b) It might look funny if they are not there.
(c) They want to be supportive.
(d) She wants to be there to give advice to both of them prior to the ceremony.

3. Who helps to pay the Gordons’ bills?
(a) Johnny’s medical business.
(b) Rose’s parents.
(c) Johnny’s parents.
(d) The few guests the Gordons have.

4. Why does Phil wonder if George remembered the snow chains for his tires?
(a) George has a tendency to forget the snow chains.
(b) George will need the chains for the rough terrain.
(c) George's tires are worn out and need to be replaced.
(d) The snow is beginning to fall harder and harder while George is away.

5. As the men and cattle grow closer to the town of Beech, what does the narrator first describe about this town?
(a) The children playing in the schoolyard.
(b) The hustle and bustle of the townspeople.
(c) The stench of the Beech stockyard.
(d) The church steeple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter II begin?

2. What is George's response to Phil in college when Phil tells him it was embarrassing meeting with the dean and having to explain why your brother is not doing well in school?

3. What is Phil’s response when Rose calls him brother?

4. Why does Phil not like alcohol?

5. What is the relationship between Phil and George?

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