The Power of the Dog Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What interrupts Phil's bath at the creek? (from Chapters 7-9)

Rose who is quite impressed by Phil's muscled physique.

The unexpected arrival of young Peter.

Phil is not sure--he only hears the branches crack and the leaves rustle.

A deer, which a naked Phil shoots.

2.

What is striking about how Phil Garland castrated the cows? (from Chapters 1-3)

He prays quietly to himself.

He does it without wearing gloves.

He does it with his eyes closed.

He whistles while he does it.

3.

Which does Phil do to try to prevent his brother from marrying Rose? (from Chapters 4-6)

He goes to Chicago to dig up dirt on Rose's alcohol problem.

He tells George that Rose is a prostitute in Beech.

He contacts their parents and warns them George is involved with a floozy.

He goes to the sheriff and insinuates Rose might have killed her husband.

4.

What game is Peter mastering? (from Chapters 12-14)

Poker.

Horseshoes--When he handily beats Phil, Phil is incensed.

A crude sort of version of tennis that he plays alone.

Chess.

5.

What one attribute does Rose admire in George? (from Chapters 4-6)

His unswerving faith in God.

His humility.

His sense of humor.

His kindness.

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