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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. What is the date of the letter announcing Elinore's arrival at the location in #4?

2. In what state is the site in #9 located?

3. How many pints of jelly and jam did Elinore preserve in her first summer out West?

4. What did Elinore send to Zebulon's sister?

5. Who was the widow that Elinore spent some time with on Christmas Eve?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the premise of LETTERS OF A WOMAN HOMESTEADER?

5. What was the tragedy of Cora Belle's mother and father?

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

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

8. Who was Mrs. O'Shaughnessy and how did Elinore meet her?

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

10. How did Elinore feel closer to God on the camp out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cowboys and cattle drives have a lasting impression on American culture, yet the extensive drives, from state to state, were active for only about a 20-year period. What was the purpose of a cattle drive? How was a cattle drive structured? Who were the personnel included on a cattle drive? What were the advantages and disadvantages of cattle drives to the Wyoming homesteaders?

Essay Topic 2

Name at least three environmental catastrophes that plagued the Wyoming homesteaders. Then cite the reasons why each catastrophe was so devastating to the pioneers. If there were any preventative measures employed by the pioneers, state those also in your answer.

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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