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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 Lily's instructor?

2. What nickname does the family use to describe the investors?

3. The brothers announce that they are going to sell the ranch to investors from ______.

4. What are the names of the chestnut quarter horses?

5. What type of sandwich does Jim have for lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lily's summer jobs and at least one event that occurs at that time.

2. What causes Lily to spy on Jim? What occurs?

3. What are some of the things that Lily likes most about Phoenix?

4. Who confront Lily at school? What is the outcome?

5. Who is the next person to cause problems for Lily? What happens?

6. What causes Lily to get into trouble at school this time?

7. What is Lily's plan in regards to getting married and starting a family? How does the plan play out?

8. What is the next step in Lily's career?

9. Jim and Lily lose their house and land. The couple plans to move to California where they know jobs are still available. What causes the couple to stay in Arizona?

10. What are some of the activities the family undertakes while in Phoenix?

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

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 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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