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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir George's wife want him to give to Jay as a wedding gift?
(a) A home in Edinburgh.
(b) A Scottish country estate.
(c) The Barbados property.
(d) A stable of horses.

2. Why does Sir George Jamisson want Robert to marry Lizzie?
(a) She is the most beautiful girl in the county.
(b) Her family pedigree is fit for his son.
(c) The Hallim estate is rich in coal.
(d) She will be easily taught how to run the business.

3. What year is inscribed on the iron collar?
(a) 1623.
(b) 1863.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1767.

4. According to the law, if a man over twenty-one works in the mine for ________________, he becomes the property of the owner.
(a) A year and a day.
(b) Six months.
(c) A month.
(d) Ten years.

5. Who does Jay Jamisson want to kill?
(a) His boss.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a firedamp?

2. What is the name of the horse given to Jay by his father?

3. What is Lizzie's last name?

4. What does Jay tell his father and brother about Mack?

5. What is Mack doing when Lizzie spots him during a walk?

(see the answer key)

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