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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8, Chapter 1 | Book 8, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the next job offer that Oliver gets?
(a) Run a saloon in Leadville
(b) To write for Harpers Weekly
(c) Become a professor of engineering
(d) Join the Geological Survey

2. What news does Oliver have when he returns to Don Gustavo's house after seeing the mine?
(a) Don Gustavo fell off his horse
(b) The other men laughed at his clothes
(c) There is no money to be made in the mine and the early reports were incorrect.
(d) The mine is full of silver

3. What religion is Susan Ward?
(a) Catholic
(b) Quaker
(c) Atheist
(d) Lutheran

4. What job offer does Oliver finally take?
(a) Superintendent of the New Almaden Mine
(b) Accompanying John Wesley Powell in the Geographical Survey
(c) Hunting guide for Teddy Roosevelt
(d) Teacher in Boise

5. Who makes an unexpected appearance in Grass Valley?
(a) Shelley's husband Larry
(b) Mark Twain
(c) Susan Ward
(d) Ada's ex-husband

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lyman consider to be the only intrusion to the routine of his days in Grass Valley?

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

3. What is Susan's observation about the lives of Mexican women?

4. What does Lyman originally think of Shelley?

5. Who is charged with the care of Pricey after his injury?

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