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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. Zebulon tells Elinore that he would just as soon talk to her as ____________________.

2. On what holiday was Regalia's marriage set?

3. Cora Belle was the granddaughter of _____________________.

4. Who were Ms. Lane's daughters?

5. What did Zebbie buy for the girl in #88 when he returned to Arkansas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What stirs up Zebulon's interest in going back to his old home?

2. Who was Mrs. O'Shaughnessy and how did Elinore meet her?

3. What reason does Elinore give for always being nice to the people she sees in the area?

4. Who were Mr. and Mrs. Lane and her daughters and why did they visit Elinore?

5. Why did Mr. Steward forbid Elinore and Mrs. Louderer from spending Christmas with Mrs. O'Shaughnessy?

6. Compare and contrast Sedalia and Regalia Lane.

7. Who was Zebulon Pike Parker and how did Elinore meet him?

8. Why did Zebbie tell Elinore that he was not so sad about Pauline's death?

9. What is the content of Elinore's first letter and to whom was it written?

10. What does Elinore say that Jerrine will enjoy receiving from Mrs. Coney and also what does Jerrine use for a baby doll?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the early churches in frontier Wyoming. How were they constructed. How were they furnished? What types of buildings served as churches before dedicated structures could be constructed?

Essay Topic 2

Name at least three environmental catastrophes that plagued the Wyoming homesteaders. Then cite the reasons why each catastrophe was so devastating to the pioneers. If there were any preventative measures employed by the pioneers, state those also in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why were social visits so welcome among the Wyoming homesteaders? What was the nature of a typical social call from one family on another? What were some of the social events held so that groups of homesteaders could meet and form friendships? What were the usual activities that would occur at these events?

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