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

2. What has happened to the other bookcase in Phil’s room?
(a) George has given it to Peter.
(b) It was destroyed.
(c) It is now holding Phil's gun collection.
(d) It has grown dusty and dry.

3. Why does Rose create a work of art out of weeds and other odd plants?
(a) She is trying to find a bit of herself again.
(b) She is bored.
(c) She wants to impress George and Phil.
(d) She cannot find any flowers to arrange.

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

5. Why does Rose want more guests besides the Governor and his wife at the party?
(a) She hopes to impress the neighbors.
(b) She enjoys large parties.
(c) She hopes to hide amid the crowd.
(d) She wants to make friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Rose puts it, what is art if not what?

2. Why is George concerned about the work of art that Rose creates?

3. For what does Rose’s Red Mill become known?

4. What year does the important cattle drive at the beginning of the story take place?

5. Rose is not the brightest in school, but where are her artistic skills recognized?

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