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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. Where did the founder of Gros Ventre come from and go back to?
2. Where does Davy say a song is from that he sings in the classroom?
3. What was the name of the teacher who taught before Angus takes over the classroom at South Fork?
4. What color uniforms do the crew wear on the ship Rob and Angus take to America?
5. How old was Angus when his mother died?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Angus tell about his family?
2. Why isn't Angus able to sleep on water?
3. What are the benefits and problems of raising sheep?
4. How does Angus describe the men that Judith had to choose from as a husband?
5. What does the steward have to say when he comes to steerage to talk with the passengers?
6. In 1890, why does Rob say there will be a year of good luck when Angus comes inside near midnight?
7. Why do the bumboats dock against the steamship Rob and Angus are taking to America?
8. What is some of the first work that Rob and Angus get done on their homesteads?
9. Why in 1893, does the South Fork need a school teacher when the school year is close to beginning?
10. When Rob becomes interested in Nancy, how does Lucas solve that problem?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
As Angus prepares to board the ship to emigrate to America, he begins to have second thoughts about his decision to leave Scotland. Discuss why Angus is having second thoughts about leaving Scotland.
Essay Topic 2
In 1890, Angus and Rob choose the land that they are going to homestead. Discuss homestead claims relating to the legalities of homesteading and the homesteads that Rob and Angus choose.
Essay Topic 3
Adair does what she can to make the partnership with Lucas's sheep work. Discuss why and how Adair tries to make the partnership work between herself, Rob, and Angus with Lucas's sheep.
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