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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. What was the weather like on the trip to New Almaden?
(a) Icy and cold
(b) pleasantly warm
(c) Hot and dusty
(d) Cool and breezy

2. What is a recurring plot device used by the author?
(a) Symbolism
(b) Letters from Susan to Augusta and others which move the story along and let readers know what has happened.
(c) Flashback
(d) Several points of view

3. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?
(a) He saved Lyman's life
(b) He caused Lyman to lose his leg
(c) He is Shelley's husband
(d) He provides comic relief and helps to flesh out the character of Lyman, son of the richest family in town.

4. Who is Don Gustavo?
(a) The name of the town
(b) Emelita's husband
(c) The host for the Ward visit, and a principal in the mine where Oliver is considering being employed
(d) The name of the horse Susan rides in Mexico

5. What odd presents did Oliver send from Leadville to Susan and Ollie in Milton?
(a) Beaver skins and a gigantic elk head
(b) A Christmas tree and a puppy
(c) Twenty-four canaries
(d) Liquor and candy

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oliver look in the procession of people headed to the mine for inspection?

2. What is the bad news her mother tells her on the first day home?

3. What is a good description of the Ward home?

4. Why is Susan angry at Oliver?

5. What was Susan's overall impression of the mine workers?

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