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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. Why did Gretel believe that cowboys were "strong and silent"?

2. What event did Gretel meet her husband at?

3. According to Gretel what work did cowboys look down on?

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

5. What did Gretel say winter was?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why did Gretel go to Wyoming?

9. Who did Gretel work with in Wyoming?

10. Who was David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the quote "landscape is sacramental, to be read as text" meant to Gretel?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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