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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7, Chapter 6 | Book 7, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susan ask of Oliver that he cannot give her?
(a) Stop riding horses
(b) Stop being an engineer
(c) Stop smoking
(d) Stop drinking

2. Why is everyone concerned about Larry being around Shelley?
(a) Because Shelley is allergic to Larry's cologne
(b) Because Larry has a bad cold
(c) Because Larry once threatened to cut Shelley's throat.
(d) Because Shelley is pregnant with Lyman's child

3. What observations does Shelley share with Lyman about his grandfather?
(a) Everyone in Grass Valley knew Oliver was an alcoholic
(b) Oliver was not a nice person
(c) Oliver had borrowed money from eveyrone
(d) Oliver was not in love with Susan

4. What happens to Ollie in this chapter?
(a) He is bitten by a rattlesnake
(b) He gets a horse
(c) He has a birthday
(d) He becomes ill again

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes an unexpected appearance in Grass Valley?

2. As the irrigation project becomes less and less of a reality, Susan writes and illustrates more. What does Oliver do to relieve his frustration?

3. Who does Susan kiss in error upon her and Ollie's arrival in Leadville?

4. When they arrive at the cabin, where is Pricey?

5. Lyman is thinking about his wife in this chapter. What is her name?

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