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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. What is the name of the woman who helps the family?

2. Lily applies to a teachers' college in which state?

3. Where had this person lived until the visit?

4. Who makes the sign of the cross?

5. What is the last name of the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Lily's return to KC Ranch.

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

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

4. What prompts Lily to leave the ranch?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lily believed that she could teach virtually any child until she had Rosemary. Explain why you think Lily was unable to teach Rosemary. What was Jim's role in Rosemary's education? Why do you think Rosemary was so wild and contrary? In what areas did Rosemary excel?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the character of Rex Walls. Who is he? Why is Rosemary so taken with Rex? Why does Lily dislike and distrust Rex so much? What finally forces Lily to give into accepting the relationship and marriage?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lily and Adam Casey. Who is the wildest? Who is the most grounded? How is Lily like her father? Does Lily realize that she also has flights of fancy? Does Adam approve of Lily's choices? Examine the relationship between father and daughter.

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