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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. How many acres can a homesteader claim?

2. Where does Davy say a song is from that he sings in the classroom?

3. What is the name of Fritz Hahn's dog?

4. How long does a homesteader have to prove his land?

5. What is the name of the horse that the Findlaters ride to school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the steward have to say when he comes to steerage to talk with the passengers?

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

4. How do Rob and Angus claim the land that they want to homestead?

5. How do Rob and Angus decide whose house to build first?

6. Why don't Rob and Angus eat some of their sheep during the long winter of early 1891?

7. What does Angus tell about his family?

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

9. How does Susan Duff stop Daniel Rozier from putting garter snakes in the girls' outhouse at South Fork school?

10. In 1890, why does Rob say there will be a year of good luck when Angus comes inside near midnight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The men of Scotch Heaven learn that the land where they have pastured there sheep is going to become a national forest. Discuss the national forest and reactions to the idea.

Essay Topic 2

After twenty-four years, Rob and Angus dissolve their partnership. Discuss their disagreements and why they dissolve their partnership.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Lucas's death and how he tries to reconcile Rob and Angus even from the grave.

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