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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 2 | Book 5, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?
(a) Because he is ordered to tear down a fired man's house, and he refuses to do so.
(b) He realizes he cannot do the job satisfactorily
(c) He has found another job
(d) He was turned down for a promotion

2. Where is Susan and Oliver's first home?
(a) San Francisco, CA
(b) Houston, TX
(c) Milton, NY
(d) New Almaden, California

3. How does Oliver look in the procession of people headed to the mine for inspection?
(a) Out of place in his Colorado gear, while eveyrone else is dressed in splendor
(b) Like a prince
(c) Like an Indian
(d) Like an eastern gentleman

4. What odd presents did Oliver send from Leadville to Susan and Ollie in Milton?
(a) Twenty-four canaries
(b) A Christmas tree and a puppy
(c) Liquor and candy
(d) Beaver skins and a gigantic elk head

5. What is a recurring plot device used by the author?
(a) Flashback
(b) Several points of view
(c) Symbolism
(d) Letters from Susan to Augusta and others which move the story along and let readers know what has happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the big black dog that Oliver has for Susan's protection?

2. What is the purpose of Oliver's visit to the Michoacan mine

3. What religion is Susan Ward?

4. What was the weather like on the trip to New Almaden?

5. When Susan returns home to Milton to spend the winter and get Ollie, what project does she begin?

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