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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Susan upset with Oliver?

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

3. Why is Oliver upset with Susan in this chapter?

4. What religion is Susan Ward?

5. Who does Frank call on when he goes back east to visit his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Susan's attitude towards Oliver when she returns to New York and is with her friends?

2. Why doesn't Susan leave with Frank?

3. In this chapter, Lyman describes some of the resources he uses to recreate the life of his Grandmother Susan Ward. Describe them.

4. Why does the author end the story with Lyman's thoughts?

5. What is the underlying message to Augusta in Susan's letter from Mexico?

6. Why does Frank commit suicide?

7. Why is Susan embarrassed for Oliver during the preparations of leaving for the mine in Mexico?

8. How does this chapter highlight the differences in approach to life by Oliver and Susan?

9. What is Susan's attitude about Idaho?

10. Why do Oliver and Susan argue when he returns from the mine inspection in Mexico?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Susan's qualities that make her a strong western woman? Give examples of each quality.

Essay Topic 2

How does Oliver exemplify a pioneer spirit? How does Susan?

Essay Topic 3

How does Susan maintain her genteel style of living even in the wild west? Give specific examples and why these items or styles were important to maintain the gentility.

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