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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 type of natural disaster strikes the ranch first?
(a) Blizzard.
(b) Dust storm.
(c) Flood.
(d) Tornado.

2. Where does the family go to start over?
(a) Arizona.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Texas.

3. Lily meets a man named ____.
(a) Joe.
(b) Ted.
(c) Bob.
(d) Sam.

4. Which company employs the man?
(a) Sears.
(b) Montgomery Ward.
(c) Electrolux.
(d) Ford.

5. Helen refers to her each of her beaus as Mr. _____.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Hollywood.
(c) Right.
(d) Wonderful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the age of the oldest child?

3. What is the man's last name?

4. The friend dies in a ____ fire.

5. What is the name of Ted's wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Lily's job at the end of World War I?

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

4. What is the test Lily must pass to retrieve her paycheck? What is the outcome?

5. Adam manages to make free time for his extra curricular activities. What are Lily's opinions about her father's whims?

6. What is the name of the new ranch? How is it different from High Lonesome?

7. What was the first indication that there was trouble brewing?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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