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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 family that moves onto the ranch?

2. Which of the following is best used to describe Helen?

3. Lily had intended to buy a new ____.

4. What is the name of Lily's horse?

5. What is Rooster's first name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How is Salt Draw explained?

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

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

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

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

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

Write a short story based upon the characters in the story 5 or ten years in the future. Use as many details from the book as possible and also ensure that the backstory is clear so that new readers may understand the premise.

Essay Topic 3

Adam squanders Lily's tuition on the purchase of Great Danes. Examine Adam's motivation. Why do you think Adam did it? Is he opposed to Lily's education and simply looking for an excuse? Is this another one of Adam's harebrained ideas? What is Lily's reaction? Does Lily discuss the issue with Adam?

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