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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. The Tinsleys' son was unable to ________________upon his return in People in Hell Just Want a Drink of Water.

2. How many miles down to the neighboring ranch does Mero decide to walk in The Half-Skinned Steer?

3. Whom does Diamond begin touring with after graduation?

4. Leeland grew up in __________.

5. Leeland Lee's first job falls through because ____________ is built.

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to Mero's drive in The Half-Skinned Steer? Where is he going?

2. What led Diamond to follow his dream?

3. Where does Diamond go to school? What is his success there?

4. Who told Mero the story about the steer that was half-skinned? What happened in the story?

5. What is Diamond's reaction to his mother's attempt to change his mind in The Mud Below?

6. What happens when Mr. Tinsley gives their son a bath?

7. Describe Leeland Lee, the protagonist in Job History.

8. What takes place early the next morning in The Blood Bay?

9. How does the cowpuncher take the boots in The Blood Bay?

10. What does Mr. Tinsley do to help his son after his return? What did the Tinsleys hear as a result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the subject of gender in the stories of Close Range: Wyoming Stories. How are women and men portrayed differently? How do time and place affect this difference?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Ottaline in The Bunchgrass Edge of the World. What are her dreams and fears? What eccentricities does she have?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism and imagery used in the story Pair a Spurs. What is the theme of this narrative? How is it supported by the imagery?

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