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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. How far is the school from the ranch?
(a) 250 miles.
(b) 200 miles.
(c) 150 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

2. Lily throws the ring _____.
(a) Down the garbage chute.
(b) In the trash.
(c) Out the window.
(d) In the lake.

3. Lily began to take day trips to which landmark?
(a) Golden Gate Bridge.
(b) Colorado River.
(c) Hoover Dam.
(d) Grand Canyon.

4. Lily applies to a teachers' college in which state?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Utah.
(c) Arizona.
(d) New Mexico.

5. What is Lily's first job in the city?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Sales clerk.
(c) Maid.
(d) Newspaper editor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the nearby small town?

2. What is the name of Buster's wife?

3. Lily is eventually sent to The Sisters of ______ of Our Lady of the Light.

4. What is the name of the town where Lily lives?

5. What is the last name of the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What natural disaster occurs that causes the family to abandon High Lonesome? What damage is caused?

2. What are Lily's responsibilities on the ranch?

3. What must be done in order to operate a ranch of this size? What was Lily's role in running the ranch?

4. How is Lily's career shaped over the next several years?

5. Why is Lily concerned with Helen? What is the plan for Helen's future?

6. What is Lily's philosophy about teaching children?

7. What are the conditions of the Casey family ranch?

8. Where does Lily go to school? Who is in charge of the school?

9. Explain what occurs on Lily's return to Red Lake? Who challenges Lily? How is the situation handled?

10. What are the educational goals of the children? How are those goals addressed?

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