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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Get over it, Phil.
(b) I hated college, Phil.
(c) I'm sorry, Phil.
(d) I did the best I could, Phil.

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

3. What does it mean to Johnny to be kind?
(a) To never say an unkind word to or about anyone.
(b) To help others when they ask.
(c) To try to remove obstacles in the way of those who love or need you.
(d) To always turn the other cheek.

4. How does Chapter II begin?
(a) The narrator describes the Gordon family.
(b) The narrator describes the winds that blow through the town of Beech.
(c) The narrator describes Phil and his brother, George.
(d) The narrator describes the wild west in which the story takes place.

5. What does George want to buy Rose?
(a) A flower arranging kit.
(b) The best piano.
(c) A beautiful ring.
(d) A new dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phil get Rose’s goat, regarding playing the piano?

2. What luxury does the Burbank cattle ranch have?

3. Why does Phil initially not take George’s behavior towards Mrs. Gordon too seriously?

4. What attracts Johnny and Rose to Beech?

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

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