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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 3 | Book 3, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?
(a) He has found another job
(b) He was turned down for a promotion
(c) He realizes he cannot do the job satisfactorily
(d) Because he is ordered to tear down a fired man's house, and he refuses to do so.

2. Why doesn't Susan become friends with any of the people in New Almaden?
(a) She does not speak their language
(b) Oliver does not allow her to mingle with them
(c) She lives too far away
(d) She considers them boring

3. Why is Susan angry at Oliver?
(a) Because Oliver finishes his assignments for the company before departing.
(b) Because she wanted him to continue working there
(c) Because he did not put the toilet seat down
(d) Because he turned down the severance pay

4. How does Susan view Lizzie?
(a) A thief
(b) Stong, patient, resilient mother who has accepted her conditions well.
(c) A competitor for Oliver's attention
(d) A noisy, bothersome helpmate

5. What is the name of the big black dog that Oliver has for Susan's protection?
(a) Willlie
(b) Fido
(c) Bruce
(d) Stranger

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Mrs. Elliott give to Susan?

2. What sad news does Augusta's first letter to Susan in New Almaden include?

3. Oliver has news for Susan when he returns to Santa Cruz - what is it?

4. Who is Shelley Rasmussen?

5. What unusual event occurred at New Almaden?

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