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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who actually arrives at the farm in The Bunchgrass Edge of the World?
(a) The livestock dealer.
(b) The livestock dealer's wife.
(c) The local sheriff.
(d) The livestock dealer's son.

2. Where was Car taking his cows when one of his men lost his jacket?
(a) JRJ.
(b) PCRA.
(c) MKR.
(d) BLM.

3. What happened to the man driving the horse trailer in A Lonely Coast?
(a) He was decapitated.
(b) He was set on fire.
(c) His arm was severed.
(d) He was shot.

4. Whose husband has gone out of town unexpectedly in The Governors of Wyoming?
(a) Paula's.
(b) Alma's.
(c) Jamie's.
(d) Roany's.

5. What is Josanna's occupation?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Postal clerk.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Japanese chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rancher Croom wear that's homemade in 55 Miles to the Gas Pump?

2. What do Shy and Wade do at night?

3. What is the name of Aladdin's youngest daughter?

4. What is the name of Aladdin's eldest daughter?

5. Where did Car go after his men were injured taking cattle in Pair of Spurs?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Ottaline's belief, what object talks to her The Bunchgrass Edge of the World? How does she find it?

2. What did Car do once his wife refused to take him back in Pair a Spurs?

3. Describe the narration style of A Lonely Coast. How does it differ from the other short stories in the collection?

4. What is suggested by the ending of 55 Miles to the Gas Pump?

5. What action is described in the beginning of 55 Miles to the Gas Pump?

6. What does Mrs. Croom find in the attic?

7. Describe the Touch family of The Bunchgrass Edge of the World. Who is the patriarch?

8. Who is picking up Wade in The Governors of Wyoming? How do they know each other?

9. What is Car's first experience like being near the spurs in Pair a Spurs?

10. Where do Josanna and others go to "bar-hop" in A Lonely Coast? What accident occurs?

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