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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 Lily's new job?

2. Where is the old ranch located?

3. The father is particularly interested in which of the following?

4. The father is fascinated with which character?

5. What is Rooster's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What prompts Lily to leave the ranch?

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

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

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

6. Lily decides to leave the ranch again. What is her plan?

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

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

9. How is Salt Draw explained?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Little Jim and Rosemary. Who is the wildest? Who is the most grounded? Are the children close? Which is closer to his/her parents? How do you think the relationship will evolve as the siblings age? What do you think each thinks of the other's choices?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Lily's occupation as a teacher. How did Lily get started as a teacher? What was her earliest inspiration? Do you think it was a wise choice for Lily to become a teacher? Were her methods common or unorthodox? Explain. Also explain the issues Lily had with some of her employers.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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