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

2. Who were Ms. Lane's daughters?

3. In what part of America did Elinore homestead?

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

5. In what year was Zebulon born?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe why the summer of 1909 was a very busy one for Elinore.

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

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

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

7. Why did Elinore and Jerrine have to cut their camp out short?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain some of the examples of regionalism found in the book. Can regionalism include more than accents and food? What else encompasses the culture and personality of a region? What are the major differences Elinore found in her new life in Wyoming as opposed to the life she led before homesteading?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of religion--especially Mormonism--on the Wyoming prairie. Was there an increase in religious life because just living on the prairie was such a trying experience? What were the primary religions represented on the Wyoming frontier?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Elinore's drive to be a homesteader. What did she say it required? Why did she recommend it to other women? What were the benefits of homesteading for women? What type of woman would have been the best candidate for homesteading?

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