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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the narrator compare the taunting of Peter by classmates?
(a) Phil's behavior towards George.
(b) The pecking to death of chickens that are maimed or odd.
(c) The inspection of potential purchasers of slaves.
(d) The forceful removal of the Native Americans to the reservations.

2. When guests arrive early and more than a little drunk to the Red Mill, how does George save the day?
(a) He acts as their server.
(b) He entertains them with jokes.
(c) He takes away their booze.
(d) He tells them to leave.

3. 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.

4. Of whom does Phil frequently tell tales?
(a) Annie Oakley.
(b) Bronco Bill.
(c) Wild Bill.
(d) Bronco Henry.

5. Unfortunately for the Gordons, when they take in a prostitute, what do the locals begin to call their hotel?
(a) The Brothel.
(b) The Hole.
(c) The Whorehouse Inn.
(d) The Den of Evil.

6. What is NOT mentioned regarding Phil’s ability to see, as described in Chapter IV?
(a) The hearts of others.
(b) Camouflaged animals.
(c) Fish hiding behind rocks.
(d) Footprints in the snow.

7. Chapter V begins when George finds Rose crying. How does he respond?
(a) He pats her arm to offer some comfort.
(b) He begins to cry as well.
(c) He gives her a hug.
(d) He coughs nervously and leaves her alone.

8. How does Phil find the entertainment of the men who put explosive devices in the anuses of young magpies?
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Both funny and disturbing.
(c) Idiotic and childish.
(d) Hilarious and amusing.

9. How does Rose convince herself that she misunderstood Phil the night he and his team dined at the Red Mill?
(a) She was in the kitchen and must have misheard him.
(b) He must be be jealous of Peter.
(c) Phil must be very sarcastic, and Rose does not understand his humor.
(d) A grown man would not humiliate a boy.

10. Where do Johnny and Rose first meet?
(a) At a college in Chicago.
(b) A movie house in Chicago.
(c) A hospital in Chicago.
(d) In a saloon in Beech.

11. When Phil and George’s parents moved to Salt Lake City, what is Phil slightly concerned would not happen?
(a) George getting married.
(b) George taking over winding the clock.
(c) He and George would not be able to cover the mortgage of the ranch.
(d) His parents would never come to visit.

12. Why had the Old Lady and Old Gent moved to the hotel in Salt Lake City?
(a) They were tired of living with their grown sons.
(b) They wanted a larger social scene.
(c) They wanted to have less land to care for.
(d) Phil made it known their presence annoyed him.

13. When Burbank family members used to bring friends from out east, what does Phil know is the purpose of these visits, especially the women?
(a) To marry a wealthy Burbank.
(b) To hopefully buy land from the Burbank family.
(c) To see a glimpse into the life of a rancher.
(d) To make new friends.

14. 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 mentioned her.
(c) He has made it clear he does not have intentions to marry anyone.
(d) He has never been interested in a woman before.

15. How does Alma die?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) AIDS.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Leukemia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter II begin?

2. When Phil sees the cowhands flirting with the women, what does he wish?

3. For how long does Johnny go without drinking?

4. What reason does Phil give when George is not asked to pledge a fraternity?

5. How does Peter feel at his new school and boarding house?

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