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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, Chapter 2 | Book 7, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lyman resist Shelley's suggestions?
(a) He does not understand her meaning
(b) She does not express her suggestions well.
(c) He is jealous of her writing abilities
(d) He is not writing for a modern reader, but as a way to find out more about himself through his family history.

2. What is the next job offer that Oliver gets?
(a) Run a saloon in Leadville
(b) To write for Harpers Weekly
(c) Join the Geological Survey
(d) Become a professor of engineering

3. Rodman is concerned about his father living alone because
(a) Rodman is romantically interested in Shelley
(b) Rodman wants to live in Zodiac Cottage by himself
(c) Rodman is afraid Ada will steal Lyman's money
(d) Lyman is disabled and his caretakers are also elderly

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

5. What task has Oliver given to Susan while he is gone?
(a) To spy on Emelita
(b) To find a house if he decides to take the job
(c) To buy some pots
(d) To write to her family for money

Short Answer Questions

1. When they arrive at the cabin, where is Pricey?

2. What does Lyman consider to be the only intrusion to the routine of his days in Grass Valley?

3. Who is Emelita?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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