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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 did Gretel relate a big ranch too?

2. How long had Gretel been in Wyoming at the start of the book?

3. How did Gretel's dog teach her to sleep?

4. What illness prevented Ben from working?

5. Who was the auctioneer auctioning off the largest ranch in Wyoming?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is winter in Wyoming like?

2. Who was Henry Tucker?

3. What did it mean to "winter in town"?

4. Who was Dorothy?

5. Why was John's nickname high pockets?

6. Why did Ben live 20 miles outside of town?

7. How did Gretel say that things happened in Wyoming?

8. What did Gretel say a person's life in Wyoming was like?

9. What is the biggest characteristic of the landscape in Wyoming?

10. What is the landscape of Wyoming like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is titled The Solace of Open Spaces. Discuss why you think Gretel chose that title.

Essay Topic 2

Cowboys were very independent and strong people. Discuss what Gretel learned about cowboys, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Farm and ranch work were very different. Compare and contrast the work done on farms and ranches.

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