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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. How many miles away is the town?

2. Lily surprises the men by being good at ____.

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

4. What is the name of the town where Lily lives?

5. Lily is introduced to ___ Smith.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What prompts Lily to leave the ranch?

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

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

8. What is unusual about the school?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the interesting and turbulent life of Lily Casey Smith. What were Lily's best traits? What were her weaknesses? Do you admire Lily's abilities? What about Lily do you like/dislike the most? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Helen Casey and Rosemary Smith Walls. Why is Lily concerned that Rosemary will turn out like Helen? What steps does Rosemary take to try to shape Rosemary's future in a positive way? Does it work? How similar are Helen and Rosemary? Do you think Rosemary will travel the same path? Explain.

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