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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was a cowboy's typical workday?
(a) 10-12 hours.
(b) 10-15 hours.
(c) 12-15 hours.
(d) 8-10 hours.

2. What feeling did Gretel think she wanted when she went to Wyoming?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Numbness.
(c) Adventureous.
(d) Restful.

3. What did old timer's say storms were announced by?
(a) Howling wind.
(b) Mare's tails.
(c) A warning by dogs.
(d) A change in body temperature.

4. How many miles did the ranch land extend in either direction?
(a) 50-60.
(b) 100--120.
(c) 40-50.
(d) 30-40.

5. What was the population of Wyoming when Gretel moved there?
(a) 270,000.
(b) 570,000
(c) 470,000.
(d) 370,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the lambing season end?

2. How many sheep was Gretel herding at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Wyoming mean in Indian?

4. What did a friend of Gretel's teach his dog to do?

5. According to Gretel what was a form of compassion?

(see the answer key)

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