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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 7 | Book 4, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Susan's hopes about Thomas Hudson?
(a) That he will buy her family's home so she can move the entire family west
(b) That he will move west
(c) That he will ask her to marry him, or at least stay single so she, Thomas, and Augusta will be an eternal threesome.
(d) That he will purchase a horse for her

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

3. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?
(a) Because she is expecting his child
(b) Because she and Oliver had an understanding, and Thomas has chosen Augusta over her.
(c) Because she hates the East Coast
(d) Because her father has promised her to Oliver's family

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

5. How does Susan's career expand at this time?
(a) Thomas asks her to be a writer as well as an illustrator.
(b) Susan begins to study engineering
(c) Susan takes in mending and washing clothes for the miners
(d) Susan becomes a model

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dream that Susan will lose if the cement is not successful?

2. What does Larry send to Shelley, care of Lyman?

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

4. How does Susan view Lizzie?

5. Who is Shelley Rasmussen?

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