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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 job did the neighboring rancher prefer?

2. What did the Chinese call drifting snow?

3. What did Gretel previously do in her sleep?

4. What were the only things that Gretel could see when she arrived in Wyoming?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Gretel what did it mean to "be tough" on a ranch?

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

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

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

5. Why did Gretel go to Wyoming?

6. Who did Gretel work with in Wyoming?

7. What fears did Gretel having when sheep herding?

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

9. What happened during irrigating season?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gretel had a great appreciation for the landscape of Wyoming. Discuss this, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Over time Gretel began to call Wyoming home, discuss why she felt so at home in Wyoming.

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