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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Elinore go on a morning ride?

2. Which of the following did the dinner guests NOT eat at the dinner?

3. At her wedding, Elinore forgot to take off her apron and ____________________.

4. What did Elinore want to try before she traveled the world?

5. Which of Elinore's sons died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What part did Elinore play in Bishey and Emily's wedding?

2. What was the status of Elinore's land claim in the fall of 1911?

3. What was the surprise encounter that Elinor and Mrs. O'Shaughnessy had with the Mormon bishop?

4. Who was Aurelia Timmons and how did Elinore meet her?

5. What was Elinore's perspective on homesteading for women and why did she think it was a good solution for them?

6. What is the charming content of a letter written to Mrs. Coney by Jerrine?

7. How did Elinore finally meet Mr. Stewart?

8. Describe the events surrounding Elinore's wedding to Clyde.

9. Describe how Gavotte and the women made a wonderful, surprising Christmas for Molly and her children.

10. How did Mrs. Louderer get food for the women on their trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were Elinore's reasons for embarking on her trip to Wyoming? Wouldn't it have been safer for her to stay put with her young daughter in Denver? What did she hope to find that she had never experienced in her life up to this point? What were Elinore's greatest thrills about the trip? Were there any major disappointments? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Name at least three environmental catastrophes that plagued the Wyoming homesteaders. Then cite the reasons why each catastrophe was so devastating to the pioneers. If there were any preventative measures employed by the pioneers, state those also in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how a frontier town was established. Where was it most likely to be located? What were the typical establishments in a frontier town? Why were frontier towns so volatile?

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