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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. Lyman is thinking about his wife in this chapter. What is her name?
(a) Ada
(b) Susan
(c) Lizzie
(d) Ellen

2. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?
(a) He has worked the wrong claim
(b) Another company has tried to jump his claim
(c) He filed it incorrectly
(d) Frank has stolen it from him

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

4. Why is progress stopped in the Argentina mine?
(a) There is nothing to mine there
(b) It has been moved to Denver
(c) An explosion closed the mine
(d) Ownership has been questioned and it is tied up in litigation.

5. When they arrive at the cabin, where is Pricey?
(a) At the local tavern
(b) Asleep in their bed
(c) Reading
(d) Critically injured from a beating

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Wards go after New Almaden?

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

3. Why is everyone concerned about Larry being around Shelley?

4. Who is charged with the care of Pricey after his injury?

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

(see the answer key)

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