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According to the narrator, how are the profits of the mining industry in Nevada glorified? (from Chapter XXVI - XXXI)

By the media.

By flyers posted around town.

By the local drunks.

By the Governor's followers.

In the story the narrator tells, how is Hank Monk taken to his destination? (from Chapter XIX-XXV)

Slowly in a stagecoach.

Slowly on horseback.

At high speed in a stagecoach.

At high speed on horseback.

What is Unionville built around? (from Chapter XXVI - XXXI)

A forest.

A canyon.

A desert.

An ocean.

What type of mill does the narrator end up working for after he is left with no money? (from Chapter XXXII - XXXV)

A diamond mill.

A quartz mill.

A logging mill.

A paper mill.

Where does Higbie go on the same day that the narrator leaves to take care of Capt. John Nye? (from Chapter XL - XLVIII)

To chase Mr. Whiteman.

To visit a relative.

To sell their claim.

To look for more mines.

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