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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. Who said that winter looked oceanic?

2. What did Gretel say animals gave people?

3. What event did Gretel meet her husband at?

4. What time of day was it when Gretel arrived in Wyoming?

5. What Jane Fonda movie did Gretel mention in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Gretel say that she discovered when herding sheep?

2. What did Gretel say she regained within herself when she began working with animals?

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

4. What fears did Gretel having when sheep herding?

5. Why did Gretel go to Wyoming?

6. How did Gretel describe the passing of seasons?

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

8. Who was David?

9. How did Gretel feel when she was left alone to herd the sheep?

10. What were John's feelings on coyotes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Gretel's feelings regarding ranch work. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Gretel's initial reaction to Wyoming, using examples from the book.

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