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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters X - XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Phil’s reaction when he sees that he has made Rose nervous and uncomfortable?
(a) He frowns.
(b) He feels bad.
(c) He calms down.
(d) He smiles.

2. Why does Phil wonder if George remembered the snow chains for his tires?
(a) George will need the chains for the rough terrain.
(b) George has a tendency to forget the snow chains.
(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.

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

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

5. What is included in Peter’s scrapbook?
(a) His dreams of affluence and comfort he has for his parents.
(b) Pictures of his family.
(c) His favorite animals.
(d) Drawings and pictures of events that have taken place.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the ranch house?

2. What is wrong with the windmill mentioned at the beginning of Chapter II?

3. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?

4. How does Johnny die?

5. Why had the Old Lady and Old Gent moved to the hotel in Salt Lake City?

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