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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 was the name of the pregnant girl in the cabin?

2. Elinore stated that her maiden name was ___________________.

3. Gavotte made Christmas presents out of what material?

4. The letter in Chapter 15 addresses events related to a _____________________.

5. The Pattersons were soon to leave for which state?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Manuel P.F. and Carlota Juanita and how did Elinore encounter them?

2. What were the Leather-Stocking Tales and what did Gavotte plan around the stories?

3. Describe the events surrounding Elinore's wedding to Clyde.

4. What did Elinore note about Jerrine's skills and for which profession she was probably suited?

5. What did Elinore's friends do around Christmas knowing that she was alone for the holiday?

6. What part did Elinore play in Bishey and Emily's wedding?

7. What did Elinore say about the time that the thresher crew came?

8. What is the charming content of a letter written to Mrs. Coney by Jerrine?

9. Who was Bishy Bennet and how did Elinore encounter him?

10. What was the nature of the dinner to which Gavotte invited the Stewarts, Mrs. Louderer and Mrs. O'Shaughnessy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why the accounts of the Wyoming homesteading women had been overlooked for so many years. What value do they have for historians and students today? What value will you take away from this literary experience? Explain.

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 the role of women in frontier life in early twentieth century Wyoming. How were gender roles blurred during this period of time in Wyoming? What lessons did women learn about themselves as they carved lives for their families out of the sod and hills of the prairie?

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