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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 barrier stops Edward and his son on their journey?
(a) A flooded ravine.
(b) The government gate.
(c) A bear.
(d) Sudden illness.

2. What reason does Phil give when George is not asked to pledge a fraternity?
(a) Phil believes it is George’s fault.
(b) Phil believes it is his fault.
(c) The fraternities are all full.
(d) The fraternity probably forgot to stop by.

3. What confuses Phil regarding George and Rose?
(a) How George ever had to chance to speak to Rose in the first place.
(b) Why George would choose Rose over the upper class women from out east.
(c) Where George got the guts to court Rose.
(d) Rose is out of George's league, as she is both beautiful and talented.

4. How does Rose feel about what took place when she attempted to confront Phil in Chapter XI?
(a) She is worried for her marriage.
(b) She feels trapped between her intentions and her inabilities.
(c) She is happy the confrontation is over.
(d) She is angry that Phil misunderstands her.

5. Why is Herndon even busier than usual on the day George and Rose come to town?
(a) The governor is expected.
(b) A new moving picture is showing at the theatre.
(c) A new statue is being erected in the center of town.
(d) There is a huge sale in the department store.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phil feel when he sees the Indians on his land?

2. How old is Phil at the start of the book?

3. How does Phil get back at George after George's comment about the Indians?

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

5. How does George know Phil has seen the Indians?

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