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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 does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?

2. Who is Frank Sargeant?

3. What was Susan's overall impression of the mine workers?

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

5. Why doesn't Susan become friends with any of the people in New Almaden?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lyman resistant to Shelley's writing suggestions?

2. What makes Lyman wonder about his grandmother's sexual preferences?

3. How is Susan's transformation into a western woman exemplified in this chapter?

4. Why doesn't Susan want Oliver to accept the job in Bolivia?

5. When Augusta disapproves of Oliver, what characteristics in Susan are brought to light?

6. Explain how Susan and Oliver reach a certain angle of repose while living in New Almaden?

7. Is life harmonious and happy for the Wards in Leadville?

8. How are the scenes in this chapter different from all the ones before and after as far as the marriage between Oliver and Susan?

9. Why are Mrs. Elliott's suggestions so confusing to Susan?

10. How are the 24 canaries sent to Shelley like the elk head sent to Susan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Ward children in detail: physical description, place of birth, temperament, and use their words to show their personalities.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Why is Lyman intent on staying independent?

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