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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. Who is Emelita?
(a) Don Gustavo's sister-in-law and housekeeper
(b) Don Gustavo's pet dog
(c) Oliver's mother
(d) Susan's sister

2. Why is progress stopped in the Argentina mine?
(a) There is nothing to mine there
(b) An explosion closed the mine
(c) Ownership has been questioned and it is tied up in litigation.
(d) It has been moved to Denver

3. Who is Mrs. Elliott?
(a) A traveling salesperson
(b) Susan's aunt
(c) The midwife
(d) A friend of Susan's aunt, Mrs. Elliott is an outspoken and opinionated woman from Santa Cruz.

4. Who is Pricey?
(a) Susan's horse
(b) The gardener
(c) Susan's pet name for her wagon
(d) Oliver's clerk from England

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This chapter highlights several of Oliver's traits - what are some of them?

2. What is the understanding between Oliver and Susan that develops during their five year correspondence?

3. Who does Susan kiss in error upon her and Ollie's arrival in Leadville?

4. What is the bad news her mother tells her on the first day home?

5. How does Susan view Lizzie?

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