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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. According to Gretel what element of a cowboy's job was dramatically underplayed?

2. What was a mother cow's job on a ranch?

3. How much did cowboys get paid a day?

4. What word did Gretel use to describe the inside of John's trailer?

5. What did old timer's say storms were announced by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What were John's feelings on coyotes?

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

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

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

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

8. Who did Gretel work with in Wyoming?

9. What fears did Gretel having when sheep herding?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Indian ceremonies held great religious meaning to them. Discuss the meaning that the Indians placed on their ceremonies.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Gretel's time as a sheep herder. Use examples from the book.

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