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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jay Jamisson hoping his father will give him as a birthday gift?
(a) A new stallion.
(b) A country estate.
(c) A sugar plantation in Barbados.
(d) A seat on the company's board of directors.

2. What preoccupies Jay's mind during the deer hunt?
(a) Marrying Lizzie.
(b) His love for Esther.
(c) Moving to Edinburgh.
(d) Killing his brother.

3. Who does Jay Jamisson want to kill?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His father.
(c) His boss.
(d) His brother.

4. The letter from the London lawyer states that the miners are to be free at the age of ________________.
(a) 13.
(b) 16.
(c) 30.
(d) 21.

5. When does Jay's mother say she began to hate her husband?
(a) When he took her away from her village.
(b) When he took a mistress.
(c) The first time he beat her.
(d) When he started to favor Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sir George Jamisson want Robert to marry Lizzie?

2. What does Lizzie need to do in order to view the mines?

3. How old was Mack when he first started working in the mines?

4. Who kicks the gun from Jay's hands during the hunt?

5. What is the last name of Mack and Esther?

(see the answer key)

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