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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item of clothing does Zebbie show Elinore which was acquired during his travels?
(a) Hat.
(b) Coat.
(c) Shirt.
(d) Boots.

2. Cora Belle was the granddaughter of _____________________.
(a) the Edmonsons.
(b) the Stewarts.
(c) the Shroyers.
(d) the Hickeys.

3. Sedalia was named for a town in which state?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Montana.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Michigan.

4. Who was Cora Belle's mother?
(a) Cora Jane.
(b) Sally Mae.
(c) Regina Sue.
(d) Sara Louise.

5. Who is Elinore's daughter?
(a) Celia.
(b) Amy.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Jerrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. LETTERS OF A WOMAN HOMESTEADER is a series of _________________.

2. Which couple who were friends of Mr. Stewart's came to visit?

3. With whom did Cora Belle's mother live for a short time?

4. What food did Zebulon, Elinore and Jerrine share?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What arrangements were made so that Zebulon could return to his old home for a visit?

2. What piece of information did Elinore neglect to tell Mrs. Coney about a major change in Elinore's life?

3. What stirs up Zebulon's interest in going back to his old home?

4. Why did Zebbie tell Elinore that he was not so sad about Pauline's death?

5. What offensive comment did Zebulon say to Elinore and how does she react to it?

6. Why did Mr. Steward forbid Elinore and Mrs. Louderer from spending Christmas with Mrs. O'Shaughnessy?

7. What is the content of Elinore's first letter and to whom was it written?

8. Compare and contrast Sedalia and Regalia Lane.

9. Who was Zebulon Pike Parker and how did Elinore meet him?

10. What does Elinore say that Jerrine will enjoy receiving from Mrs. Coney and also what does Jerrine use for a baby doll?

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