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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has happened to the other bookcase in Phil’s room?
(a) George has given it to Peter.
(b) It has grown dusty and dry.
(c) It was destroyed.
(d) It is now holding Phil's gun collection.

3. How does Chapter XI end?
(a) Peter plots to hurt Phil.
(b) George arrives home.
(c) Peter is carefully combing his hair and mouths Phil's name.
(d) Rose is crying inconsolably.

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 elder Mrs. Burbank stop giving handouts to the Indians?
(a) There are too many who come begging for supplies.
(b) She runs out of supplies.
(c) She grows bored with this charitable giving.
(d) She is told by the authorities to stop.

6. How does the Governor’s wife feel about Rose and the Burbanks?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Worried.
(c) Happy for them.
(d) Jealous.

7. What does Rose worry about as she drives to Herndon to pick up Peter?
(a) She is concerned Peter will not be able to withstand Phil’s rudeness.
(b) How Peter will feel about seeing her.
(c) If she remembers the way.
(d) Whether or not Peter truly wants to spend the summer with her.

8. How does Rose feel about Phil being nowhere to be found?
(a) Rose is uncomfortable.
(b) Rose is concerned.
(c) Rose has mixed feelings about this, as Phil can be difficult, but he is an excellent talker.
(d) Rose is happy.

9. What causes Rose’s stage fright?
(a) Phil’s unused utensils.
(b) The Governor and his wife.
(c) The beautiful new piano.
(d) The howling wind.

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

11. What does the doctor think will help Rose's migraines?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Afternoon naps.
(c) A hearty breakfast.
(d) Therapy sessions.

12. How does the Governor feel about the dinner with George and Rose?
(a) It was unusual.
(b) It went decently well.
(c) It was very pleasant and he hoped to return soon.
(d) It was a failure.

13. 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 is ignores George.
(c) He hugs George.
(d) Thank you for the apology.

14. What is NOT a reason given by Phil and the boys for why Peter does not belong on the ranch?
(a) He is intelligent.
(b) He has a lisp.
(c) He is clean.
(d) He is prissy.

15. What is Phil's response when Rose asks him why he dislikes her so?
(a) He is jealous that George loves another.
(b) He says he knows that she married George for his money and that she has been stealing his booze.
(c) She is not meant to be on a ranch and is dim-witted like George.
(d) He is still angry that George never told him he was going to be married.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Peter like to stand to observe and listen?

3. How does Phil feel when he leaves his secret bathing spot?

4. How does Jennie, Edward's wife, feel about the stories he tells their son?

5. What is Phil’s nickname for Peter?

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