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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 Mother Superior?

2. What type of natural disaster strikes the ranch first?

3. What is the name of the woman who helps the family?

4. What is the name of the youngest child?

5. What is the name of Lily's new friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is unusual about the school?

5. How does Lily react when her father suggests that the children were saved by divine intervention? How does Lily explain saving Helen and Buster?

6. What prompts Lily to leave the ranch?

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

8. How is Salt Draw explained?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Give at least three examples of foreshadowing as it is used in the story. Does the author make it clear or are the references vague? What is the purpose? Is it effective? Are there other instances and events that might benefit from the use of this technique? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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