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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprise does Oliver have for Susan?
(a) He has bought her some flowers
(b) He has brought her family from MIlton
(c) He has built her a house on the mesa
(d) He has learned a new language

2. Who joins the Wards in the irrigation project as an employee?
(a) Mrs. Elliott
(b) Lizzie
(c) Frank Sargeant
(d) Pricey

3. How does Susan occupy her time during the years the Wards are waiting for financial backing on the irrigation project?
(a) Teaching the town children
(b) Writing novels and continuing her illustrations for books and magazines
(c) Doing portraits for money
(d) Sewing quilts and selling them in Boise

4. This chapter highlights several of Oliver's traits - what are some of them?
(a) Ignorance and selfishness
(b) Snobbery and high handed behavior
(c) Greed and avarice
(d) Compassion for those less fortunate, decency,misplaced loyalty, principals, lack of good business judgement, more of a dreamer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ollie in this chapter?

2. What religion is Susan Ward?

3. What does Susan tell Augusta and Thomas that she has not told her husband yet?

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

5. Why is Susan intent upon Oliver pursuing a career other than mining?

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