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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. What did Gretel look for when she was in New York and missing Wyoming?
(a) Winston ads.
(b) Camel ads.
(c) Salem ads.
(d) Marlboro ads.

2. What did Gretel say made Westerners distrustful of outsiders?
(a) Their unappreciative attitude of nature.
(b) Their lack of understanding.
(c) Their condescending attitude.
(d) Their patronizing attitude toward animals.

3. Why did Gretel originally go to Wyoming?
(a) To film a documentary.
(b) To escape her life.
(c) To become a sheep herder.
(d) To become a rancher.

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

5. What was Jack Davis's job?
(a) Packer.
(b) Cowboy.
(c) Ranch hand.
(d) Sheep herder.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Gretel what two things were required of a cowboy?

2. What town did Gretel first stay in Wyoming?

3. What job did the neighboring rancher prefer?

4. How much rain does Wyoming get in the fall and spring each year?

5. How many dams did Frank set to control the flooding water?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the weather like during winter in Wyoming?

2. What happened when Gretel worked on the sheep ranch and they were having a drought?

3. What did Gretel look for when she was in New York and felt homesick for Wyoming?

4. Why did Gretel go to Wyoming?

5. How did the poet Seamus Henry describe landscape and earth?

6. What did Gretel say living with animals made her redefine?

7. According to Gretel what type of person was a cowboy?

8. What were John's feelings on coyotes?

9. Who was David?

10. Why did Gretel say that westerners were leery of outsiders?

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