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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. Lily began to take day trips to which landmark?

2. What does Smith do for a living?

3. Lily had intended to buy a new ____.

4. What is the name of Buster's wife?

5. The friend dies in a ____ fire.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the conditions of the Casey family ranch?

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

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

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

7. Where does Lily go to school? Who is in charge of the school?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a timeline of Lily Casey Smith's life. Include special events and important occurrences. Also choose three events and explain why they were significant in shaping Lily's life, career, and future.

Essay Topic 3

Write a biography of Billy the Kid. Focus on key points mentioned by Adam Casey. Do you think Adam was fascinated by the man or the myth? Explain.

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