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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. What Indian tribe lives north of Gros Ventre?

2. What does Ninian Duff bring to the valley that quickly whitens the walls in Scotch Heaven households?

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

4. When do Rob and Angus leave for America?

5. How many stars does the American flag have on it that flies in Gros Ventre?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Rob and Angus listed on the passenger list of the James Watt?

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

3. Why isn't Angus able to sleep on water?

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

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

6. Describe Anna Ramsay.

7. What did Angus's father's grandfather, Alexander McCaskill, help to build?

8. When Rob becomes interested in Nancy, how does Lucas solve that problem?

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

10. What does the steward have to say when he comes to steerage to talk with the passengers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rob and Angus learn that trying to control a thousand sheep on a new range is like trying to herd water. Discuss pros and cons of sheep herding.

Essay Topic 2

When Rob and Angus find Lucas, they discover that he is handicapped. Discuss Lucas and his handicap and how he deals with his handicap.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the climate and weather in western Montana where Angus and Rob homestead and how the weather and climate affect their lives.

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