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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. From what town in Scotland did Anna Ramsay and her family come from?
(a) Keithock.
(b) Brechin.
(c) Netherton.
(d) Careston.

2. How old is Rob's sister, Adair, when he leaves for America?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

3. How old are Rob and Angus when they leave Scotland?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 21.

4. What subject do Angus and most of his pupils struggle to learn together?
(a) History.
(b) Arithmetic.
(c) Geography.
(d) Spelling.

5. What is a horse and cart conveying when the horse falls into the water near the Greenock dock?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Baggage.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many houses are in the North Folk valley by the end of 1891?

2. In 1897, how much does lambs' wool rise in price?

3. Where is Rob's Uncle's mine located?

4. From January 10 to January 22, 1891, what does the thermometer never rise above?

5. How old is Gram Erskine when she dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Angus and Rob have to travel to Gros Ventre to find Lucas?

2. Why do the bumboats dock against the steamship Rob and Angus are taking to America?

3. How does Angus describe the men that Judith had to choose from as a husband?

4. How are Rob and Angus listed on the passenger list of the James Watt?

5. What advice does "Crofutt's Trans-Atlantic Emigrants" Guide give individuals who are considering emigrating?

6. Why isn't Angus able to sleep on water?

7. What did Angus's father's grandfather, Alexander McCaskill, help to build?

8. When Rob becomes interested in Nancy, how does Lucas solve that problem?

9. What progress does Angus describe that occurs in 1891?

10. Why do Ninian, Donald, Archie, and Willy come to see Angus one evening?

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