Half Broke Horses

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-3

Reading Check

1. Which unusual animal overruns Lily’s family property?

2. What is an attribute that Lily decides she “admired most in people” (Chapter 1)?

3. What does Lily’s father believe is important for every person to “achieve” in life?

4. What book does Lily’s father begin to write about grammar?

5. What does Lily’s father spend her tuition money on?

6. What does Lily decide to do to her hair after Minnie’s death?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Describe Lily’s living situation. How did her family choose to settle in Salt Draw?

2. What do Lily and her mother believe regarding God and religion? Summarize which event Lily highlights as an example for their thoughts regarding God.

3. Why do Lily and her family leave Salt Draw? Where do they go and how is their life different there?

4. Summarize the circumstances surrounding Lily’s job offer in Arizona. How does she get there and what are some of the obstacles she experiences?

5. Describe Lily’s first years as a teacher. How does her employment come to an end and with what advice does Superintendent MacIntosh leave her?

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