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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peter know would make good fertilizer?
(a) Blood-soaked soil.
(b) Fertilizer from the store.
(c) Minerals and other nutrients.
(d) Cow manure.

2. What does Rose say the theologians say about those who have been married more than once?
(a) Marriage does not exist in heaven.
(b) They will go to hell.
(c) They should never forget the first spouse.
(d) Love the one you are with.

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

4. How many calves does Phil brand in the spring?
(a) 2,000.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 1,300.
(d) 3,000.

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

6. What is one way that Rose and Peter do NOT defy house protocol at dinner time?
(a) They sit in different seats than usual.
(b) They are already seated at the dinner table when Phil arrives home.
(c) Peter slices the meat for his mother.
(d) Peter asks if anyone needs more meat.

7. As the day of the Governor’s visit grows closer, why does George not want to invite any other guests?
(a) He has bad memories of his parents’ parties.
(b) He does not want to show off.
(c) He is uncomfortable around other people.
(d) He does not like any of his neighbors.

8. How does the narrator describe the ranch house?
(a) An English cottage.
(b) A sprawling ranch.
(c) A medieval fortress.
(d) A bungalow gone wild.

9. What has destroyed Edward and Jennie's eyesight?
(a) The smoke from the fires.
(b) Reading by candlelight.
(c) Infection.
(d) Harsh sunlight.

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

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

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

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

14. When George reflects back on a particular Christmas in which Phil was exceptionally obnoxious and unkind, what is the gift that Phil is making fun of?
(a) A pipe and tobacco.
(b) A rocking horse.
(c) A new telphone.
(d) A dressing gown and slippers their mother had given George.

15. What happens when Rose tries to play the sentimental tune George requests?
(a) She says she does not like that one.
(b) She forgets what key she is in.
(c) She completely blanks.
(d) She fumbles often.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Governor’s wife wonder out loud to her husband?

2. Rose realizes she is returning to old memories for what reason?

3. How does Rose feel about her drinking?

4. When Rose comes to understand that Phil is not coming to dinner, she realizes what?

5. What reservation rule does Edward Nappo break?

(see the answer keys)

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