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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7, Chapter 6 | Book 7, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the irrigation project becomes less and less of a reality, Susan writes and illustrates more. What does Oliver do to relieve his frustration?
(a) Finds another woman
(b) Drinks heavily
(c) Learns another language
(d) Builds another house

2. Who does Susan kiss in error upon her and Ollie's arrival in Leadville?
(a) Frank Sargeant
(b) Lizzie
(c) Mr. King
(d) Mrs. Elliott

3. What job offer does Oliver finally take?
(a) Accompanying John Wesley Powell in the Geographical Survey
(b) Hunting guide for Teddy Roosevelt
(c) Teacher in Boise
(d) Superintendent of the New Almaden Mine

4. Where do the Wards go after New Almaden?
(a) New York City, New York
(b) Milton, New York
(c) Santa Cruz, California, to live at Mrs. Elliott's boarding house while Oliver looks for another job
(d) San Francisco

5. What happens to Ollie in this chapter?
(a) He gets a horse
(b) He has a birthday
(c) He becomes ill again
(d) He is bitten by a rattlesnake

Short Answer Questions

1. Oliver is offered a mining job in another country - which one?

2. What observations does Shelley share with Lyman about his grandfather?

3. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?

4. Why does Lyman call himself a "man of stone"?

5. Lyman is thinking about his wife in this chapter. What is her name?

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