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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. In June of 1897, what does Rob tell Angus he has to pick up at the railroad?

2. When does lambing season begin in 1898?

3. When does a forest ranger come to establish national forests west of Angus's place?

4. What is the name of George Frew's wife?

5. In 1897, when do Angus and Rob bring their sheep down from the mountains?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Varick get sick every winter?

2. How are the prices of wool and lambs in 1897?

3. What toast does Rob give Angus when he marries Adair?

4. What does Gros Ventre look like in 1907?

5. How does Varick hurt his eye?

6. How will the boundary of the national forest be delineated and patrolled?

7. When Rob and Angus eat supper with Toussaint and his family, where does everyone eat?

8. Why is Angus glad to see it snow in May of 1899?

9. What does Rob have that he thinks will help him and Angus win a shearing contest in 1897?

10. How does Varick do at school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Angus's life in Nethermuir and the events that cause his life to change direction.

Essay Topic 2

When Angus begins teaching at South Fork, the boys keep knocking over the girls' outhouse. Discuss why the boys begin knocking over the outhouse and how Angus stops them from knocking it over.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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