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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 sons does the deputy have?

2. What did Lily cover to deter the man from bothering her at work?

3. The next person to cause Lily problems is Deputy ____.

4. The AIC is comprised of ____ acres of land.

5. Where does Jim work during this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lily's plan for taking flying lessons? Who is her instructor?

2. Jim is asked for help during storm. What happens? What event follows?

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

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

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

6. Where do Jim and Lily move after Jim is hired by AIC?

7. What is the purpose for the contact between Adam and Lily? What is Adam's request?

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

9. How does Helen's death affect Lily? What changes does the death prompt in Lily's life?

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

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

The beginning of the story starts out with this quote: "Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did," Part 1, p. 3

What does the author mean by this quote? How is it possible that animals can sense impending danger? What qualities do the animals possess that humans do not? What might have happened if Lily hadn't noticed the signs? Explain Lily's actions.

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