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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 2 | Book 5, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who meets her train when she arrives at her destination?
(a) No one
(b) Her family
(c) Augusta and Thomas
(d) Oliver's family

2. What is the dream that Susan will lose if the cement is not successful?
(a) Building a mansion in Santa Cruz that rivals Augusta's home in New York and a permanent home
(b) To buy a large diamond ring
(c) To take a cruise around the world
(d) To buy the boardinghouse

3. What criticism does Shelley offer about Lyman's writing?
(a) He uses too many big words
(b) He is not descriptive enough about scenery
(c) It is not easy to read
(d) His love scenes between Oliver and Susan are not graphic enough

4. What is a good description of the Ward home?
(a) House trailer
(b) Wide veranda, clean and comfortable house
(c) Tumble down shack
(d) A section of a boardinghouse

5. Who is Emelita?
(a) Don Gustavo's pet dog
(b) Oliver's mother
(c) Don Gustavo's sister-in-law and housekeeper
(d) Susan's sister

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the conversation between Lyman and Shelley become after the writing suggestions?

2. What was the weather like on the trip to New Almaden?

3. What unusual event occurred at New Almaden?

4. Where is Susan and Oliver's first home?

5. Where did Oliver live while he was waiting for his house to be finished?

(see the answer key)

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