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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. What store does Lily hope to go to in order to shop?
(a) Montgomery Ward.
(b) JCPenney.
(c) Sears.
(d) Marshall Field's.

2. What other natural disaster causes a large problem on the ranch?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Flood.
(c) Tornado.
(d) Blizzard.

3. How many students does Lily have?
(a) 42.
(b) 36.
(c) 28.
(d) 19.

4. What word is best used to describe Lily's professional demeanor?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Soft.
(c) Rude.
(d) Strict.

5. Where had this person lived until the visit?
(a) Hondo Valley.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Santa Fe.
(d) Hollywood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith teaches Lily how to ____.

2. What type of tree is used for refuge?

3. What is the name of the new home of the family?

4. Which of Lily's family members commits suicide?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first unusual thing that happens when the family arrives in Hondo Valley?

2. How is Salt Draw explained?

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

4. Explain Lily's return to KC Ranch.

5. Where does Lily go after leaving the ranch? What prompts her choice?

6. What is the first major incident that happens in the story?

7. Why does Lily return to the ranch? What happens when she returns?

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

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

10. Explain Lily's college experience. What are some of her trials and victories?

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