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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. Who comes to monitor the seismic activity in the area?

2. Where did the assault that Dan wants to discuss happen?

3. Whose help does Manfred need to pay his debt?

4. Where does King go after the mining ceremony?

5. What does King order in Chapter 35?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the machine boy stumbles and water spurts out in the mine?

2. How is Dan pleasantly surprised by his evening out with Rod?

3. How does Allen guide the foreman?

4. How does Rod's arms break?

5. Describe Hurry Hirschfield.

6. How does Jose make a profit from gold?

7. Why is Hurry angry at Rod and what does he do about it?

8. What is the plan concocted to destroy the mines?

9. Where is Frank Lemmler during the blast at the mine?

10. Describe Teresa's influence on Hurry.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "Gold Mine". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Violence is a recurring theme in "Gold Mine". Who is violent and in what way? Describe some of the some of the ways violence is expressed. Does violence result in positive or negative consequences for the main characters? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Rod and Manfred are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Rod had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Manfred had a direct influence upon?

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