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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In early 1891, where does Rob think they can get more hay if they add another thousand sheep to their flock?
(a) Frew.
(b) Duff.
(c) Spedderson.
(d) Erskine.

2. What is the name of the ship that Rob and Angus take to America?
(a) James Watt.
(b) Lady Egidia.
(c) Brig Galate.
(d) Barque Jane.

3. When do Rob and Angus leave for America?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1887.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1889.

4. Where did Lucas's partner, Johnny Dorgan, take Lucas when he got hurt in a mining accident?
(a) Fort Robinson.
(b) Fort Benton.
(c) Fort Shaw.
(d) Fort Davis.

5. In what month does Archie Findlater lose half his band of sheep to a blizzard?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) April.
(d) May.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall was the lighthouse that Alexander McCaskill helped to build?

2. What color eyes does Lucas have?

3. What does Anna Ramsay ask Angus to bring her?

4. When do Rob and Judith marry?

5. From what town in Scotland did Anna Ramsay and her family come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Angus describe the men that Judith had to choose from as a husband?

2. Why do the bumboats dock against the steamship Rob and Angus are taking to America?

3. Why do Ninian, Donald, Archie, and Willy come to see Angus one evening?

4. How does Susan Duff stop Daniel Rozier from putting garter snakes in the girls' outhouse at South Fork school?

5. What does Angus tell about his family?

6. What family does Rob leave behind in Nethermuir?

7. How do Rob and Angus claim the land that they want to homestead?

8. What are the benefits and problems of raising sheep?

9. What advice does "Crofutt's Trans-Atlantic Emigrants" Guide give individuals who are considering emigrating?

10. In 1890, why does Rob say there will be a year of good luck when Angus comes inside near midnight?

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