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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. When do Rob and Angus leave for America?

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

3. What bird do Rob and Angus see when they find Tom Mortensen dead near his chopping block?

4. Where do the Speddersons come from before settling in Montana?

5. When does Montana become a state?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is a vendor selling limes to passengers on Rob's and Angus's ship?

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

4. Describe Anna Ramsay.

5. Why in 1893, does the South Fork need a school teacher when the school year is close to beginning?

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

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

8. How did Lucas lose his hands?

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

10. How do Angus and Rob have to travel to Gros Ventre to find Lucas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Angus becomes the South Fork teacher, he faces some challenges. Discuss the challenges Angus faces as teacher at South Fork.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Angus's life in Nethermuir and the events that cause his life to change direction.

Essay Topic 3

In 1890, Angus and Rob choose the land that they are going to homestead. Discuss homestead claims relating to the legalities of homesteading and the homesteads that Rob and Angus choose.

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