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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 is Susan intent upon Oliver pursuing a career other than mining?
(a) Susan wants to travel
(b) She wants her family to have a permanent home, as Augusta and Thomas have
(c) She is allergic to mine dust
(d) Susan thinks engineering is boring

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

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

4. What is the dream that Susan will lose if the cement is not successful?
(a) To take a cruise around the world
(b) To buy a large diamond ring
(c) Building a mansion in Santa Cruz that rivals Augusta's home in New York and a permanent home
(d) To buy the boardinghouse

5. Susan is distressed about leaving and encourages her husband to do what?
(a) Return to the USA without her
(b) Hire Emelita for her maid
(c) Find another job in Mexico
(d) Turn in a positive report rather than tell the truth about the mine

Short Answer Questions

1. What task has Oliver given to Susan while he is gone?

2. Lyman believes that his grandparents were

3. What is the age difference between Susan and Frank

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

5. What is Rodman's reason for his visit to Lyman?

(see the answer key)

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