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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phil respond to Rose and Peter's improper dinner behavior?
(a) He growls at them.
(b) He gets up and leaves.
(c) He shouts at them.
(d) He laughs at them.

2. Why does Rose create a work of art out of weeds and other odd plants?
(a) She is trying to find a bit of herself again.
(b) She wants to impress George and Phil.
(c) She is bored.
(d) She cannot find any flowers to arrange.

3. What is Phil’s response when George apologizes for speaking so roughly to him?
(a) The two of them can keep their apologies.
(b) He hugs George.
(c) He is ignores George.
(d) Thank you for the apology.

4. Why is George concerned about the work of art that Rose creates?
(a) He thinks she is better at playing the piano.
(b) He does not understand why she does not use prettier flowers.
(c) He fears Phil’s sarcasm and hollering.
(d) He does not find it all that appealing.

5. What are the reasons given for why the elder Burbanks would throw dinner parties for local ranchers?
(a) Other ranchers would encourage them to throw parties.
(b) They enjoyed entertaining.
(c) They wanted excuses to see and show off for their friends.
(d) Out of obligation or loneliness.

6. Rose is not the brightest in school, but where are her artistic skills recognized?
(a) In the recital program.
(b) In the newspaper.
(c) In the local theater.
(d) In the graduation program.

7. Rose realizes she is returning to old memories for what reason?
(a) She has lost a bit of her identity.
(b) She longs for Chicago.
(c) She misses the old days.
(d) She misses her parents.

8. What is NOT a reason given for why the Indians are easily removed to the reservation?
(a) The land is valuable.
(b) The Indians are powerless.
(c) The Indians want to be on the reservation.
(d) The white voters are more threatening than any Indian.

9. Where does Peter like to stand to observe and listen?
(a) The front parlor.
(b) The dormer window.
(c) The back porch.
(d) The roof.

10. How far away are Edward and his son from the reservation?
(a) 300 miles.
(b) 80 miles.
(c) 20 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

11. How does Rose respond when Phil tells her why he does not like her?
(a) She silently goes to her room.
(b) She denies his accusations.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She shouts at him.

12. How does Phil feel when he leaves his secret bathing spot?
(a) Clean and healthy.
(b) Relaxed and happy.
(c) Fresh smelling and new.
(d) Innocent and pure.

13. What does Jennie pack for Edward to sell, if need be?
(a) Beautiful handmade ropes.
(b) Beautiful handmade headdresses.
(c) Beautiful handmade leather gloves.
(d) Beautiful handmade moccasins.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rose worry about as she drives to Herndon to pick up Peter?

2. What causes Rose’s stage fright?

3. How does the governor’s wife take advantage of Rose’s stage fright?

4. How does the narrator describe the ranch house?

5. How do both Rose and George know that Phil is returning home?

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