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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. Zebbie tells Elinore that he is happy knowing that _______________________.
(a) He is wealthy now.
(b) He got married.
(c) Pauline was his.
(d) He has a new ranch.

2. What is the date of the letter announcing Elinore's arrival at the location in #4?
(a) June 25, 1777.
(b) April 18, 1909.
(c) September 15, 1865.
(d) March 25, 1922.

3. Who did the Gorleys think killed George Gorley?
(a) Adam.
(b) Jack.
(c) Zebbie.
(d) Samuel.

4. What was Elinore's perception of the man in #12?
(a) He was cruel.
(b) He was funny.
(c) He was handsome.
(d) He was noble.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What item of clothing does Zebbie show Elinore which was acquired during his travels?

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

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

5. Which of the following is NOT true about Sedalia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Mrs. Louderer and how did Elinore meet her?

2. What was in the August 15th, 1910 letter?

3. Who was Elinore's new employer and how does she describe her new living situation?

4. What reason does Elinore give for always being nice to the people she sees in the area?

5. Explain the sad story of Zebulon and his lost love, Pauline Gorley.

6. Who were Mr. and Mrs. Lane and her daughters and why did they visit Elinore?

7. What did Elinore do after Mr. Stewart did not allow her to go on a foraging expedition?

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

9. What was life like for Cora Belle living with her grandparents?

10. Compare and contrast Sedalia and Regalia Lane.

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