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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were Ms. Lane's daughters?
(a) Sara and Regina.
(b) Sedalia and Regalia.
(c) Susan and Rebecca.
(d) Sedialia and Sadie.

2. Why did Cora Belle's parents kick her out of the house?
(a) She was a saloon singer.
(b) She drank alcohol.
(c) She was disrespectful.
(d) She was pregnant.

3. Zebbie Parker's family had been involved in a feud with which family?
(a) Gorley.
(b) MacKenzie.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Wright.

4. Which couple who were friends of Mr. Stewart's came to visit?
(a) The O'Haras.
(b) The McEttricks.
(c) The MacDougals.
(d) The Sinclairs.

5. Mrs. Louderer stayed with Elinore until _______________________.
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

6. What did Sedalia's fiance tell Elinore about Sedalia?
(a) He thought she was brilliant.
(b) He did not want to marry her.
(c) He didn't think he was good enough for her.
(d) He thought she was evil.

7. What is the county seat of the county where Elinore's property is located?
(a) Denver.
(b) Madison.
(c) Tupelo.
(d) Green River.

8. LETTERS OF A WOMAN HOMESTEADER is a series of _________________.
(a) diary entries.
(b) poems.
(c) newspaper articles.
(d) letters.

9. Which of the following is NOT true about Zebulon?
(a) He was sprightly.
(b) He was cheerful.
(c) He was tall.
(d) He was old.

10. Why did Cora Belle's mother not marry her father?
(a) He ran away.
(b) She did not love him.
(c) Her parents wouldn't allow it.
(d) He was shot.

11. How old was Elinore when her parents died?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 14.
(d) 21.

12. In a letter dated September 1, Zebbie has returned from which state?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Oregon.
(c) California.
(d) Arkansas.

13. What job did Elinore once do for the person in #7?
(a) Tutor.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Washlady.
(d) Seamstress.

14. What did Mr. Stewart give to Elinor and Jerrine on Christmas?
(a) Candy.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Train tickets.
(d) Books.

15. Who is Elinore's new employer?
(a) Mr. Simons.
(b) Mrs. Cavendish.
(c) Mr. Brevard.
(d) Mr. Stewart.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of America did Elinore homestead?

2. Elinore reports that if a Yankee had spoken to her like Zebulon had, she would have ___________________.

3. Who tends the sheep on the Edmonson farm?

4. How many children did the couple in #95 have?

5. What is Elinore's big news in the letter dated May 24, 1909?

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