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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Burbank family members used to bring friends from out east, what does Phil know is the purpose of these visits, especially the women?
(a) To marry a wealthy Burbank.
(b) To make new friends.
(c) To hopefully buy land from the Burbank family.
(d) To see a glimpse into the life of a rancher.

2. Of whom does Phil frequently tell tales?
(a) Bronco Henry.
(b) Bronco Bill.
(c) Annie Oakley.
(d) Wild Bill.

3. Why is Peter happy with his mother’s marriage?
(a) He misses having a father figure in his life.
(b) She now has access to all he had ever wanted for her.
(c) He wants his mother to be happy.
(d) He really likes George.

4. Who is the one who does the castration of the calves?
(a) Phil.
(b) Peter.
(c) George.
(d) Johnny.

5. How do the townspeople of Beech react to the coming of the Burbank cattle drive?
(a) Excitedly and anxiously.
(b) Annoyed and irritated.
(c) They do not react at all.
(d) Angry and helpless.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Phil sees the cowhands flirting with the women, what does he wish?

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

3. Why does the Old Lady believe that she and the Old Gent should be present at George’s wedding?

4. How does Phil feel when he imagines George caressing Rose?

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

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