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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 does a forest ranger come to establish national forests west of Angus's place?

2. In 1897, who is the fiddler for the dance at the South Fork schoolhouse?

3. From where is the minister from who marries Angus and Adair?

4. Who helps Angus clean the school room for a dance in 1897?

5. What is Anna's father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What toast does Rob give Angus when he marries Adair?

2. Does seeing Anna unattainable heal Angus's pang for her or make it worse?

3. When Rob and Angus eat supper with Toussaint and his family, where does everyone eat?

4. How does Varick hurt his eye?

5. How does Angus describe Margaret and Peter Ramsey?

6. What does Rob have that he thinks will help him and Angus win a shearing contest in 1897?

7. What is Leftover Day?

8. How has Williamson been overusing the land?

9. Why does Stanley Meixell come to Montana?

10. Whose well-being did Rob have in mind when he suggested that Angus get groceries?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Angus begins teaching at South Fork, the boys keep knocking over the girls' outhouse. Discuss why the boys begin knocking over the outhouse and how Angus stops them from knocking it over.

Essay Topic 2

The men of Scotch Heaven learn that the land where they have pastured there sheep is going to become a national forest. Discuss the national forest and reactions to the idea.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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