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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. Which company employs the man?

2. The father is known for his flights of fancy. Lily says, "I sat there, ignoring Dad's prattle about _______ schemes."

3. What is Rooster's last name?

4. What is Rooster's first name?

5. What type of animal is trained at the ranch?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What prompts Lily to leave the ranch?

3. Why does Lily return to KC Ranch? What has changed since her last visit?

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

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

6. What are the issues with Adam Casey? How does Adam make up for his shortcomings?

7. Explain Lily's return to KC Ranch.

8. What happens when Lily decides to take the test for her temporary teacher's certificate?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lily says that she plans to stick around for a long time to keep watch over the grandchildren. How do you think Little Jim and Rosemary feel about Lily's input? Does Lily feel that one are both are inept as parents? Do you think it is Lily's place to oversee the grandchildren? What kind of influence do you think Lily will have over the grandchildren? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship between Lily and Big Jim. Is it a good marriage? What makes it work? How does the age difference affect the relationship? What causes Lily to become suspicious of Jim's fidelity?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think will become of Rosemary? Do you think she and Rex will stay together? How will Rosemary's wild streak rub off on her daughters? Do you think motherhood will change Rosemary? Explain.

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