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1. How might one describe the brothers, Phil and George?

These two brothers are very different. Phil is tall, lean, and smart while George is short, stocky, and dull. Phil enjoys teasing and can often make those around him uncomfortable, while George is quiet and kind.

2. What is known about the Burbank ranch in the first section (Chapters I-III)?

The Burbank Ranch is one of the wealthiest cattle ranches in the region. Although the owners do not look much more than cow hands, the brothers come from money and are the first to have electric lights in their farmhouse.

3. What is significant about the cattle drive in the first section (Chapters I-III)?

This is the twenty-fifth cattle drive that Phil and George have done together. So much has changed, yet much has stayed the same.

4. How does the narrator describe the town of Beech in Chapter I?

The narrator first tells the reader that the smell of Beech may reach you first before you can see the town. The stockyard smell permeates the air and the run-off pollutes the river. The narrator then describes the simple, run-down buildings of Beech, including the school and saloon.

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