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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII - XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Phil initially not take George’s behavior towards Mrs. Gordon too seriously?
(a) He has never brought her to the ranch.
(b) He has never been interested in a woman before.
(c) He has made it clear he does not have intentions to marry anyone.
(d) He has never mentioned her.

2. How does Peter feel about his mother’s conversations about the past?
(a) They soothe him.
(b) They irritate him.
(c) They worry him.
(d) They excite him.

3. How does Phil get back at George after George's comment about the Indians?
(a) He tells George he is worthless and dull and should not be allowed to make any decisions.
(b) He calls George a sissy.
(c) He tells George to look at himself and think hard about why Rose married him.
(d) He laughs hysterically at George.

4. Chapter VII begins with Rose reminiscing on her childhood – her mother and father’s daily habits and Rose’s talents at what?
(a) Piano playing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Flower arranging.

5. Why does the handsome white-haired man leave the circus?
(a) He is tired of traveling.
(b) His daughter died when she fell off the trapeze.
(c) He is too old to perform.
(d) He wants a more respectable career.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the narrator compare the taunting of Peter by classmates?

2. Who are Johnny’s patients?

3. For how long does Johnny go without drinking?

4. How does Phil react when Peter offers him some rawhide?

5. What happens when Peter walks in front of the men’s tents?

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