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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. Lyman is thinking about his wife in this chapter. What is her name?
(a) Susan
(b) Ellen
(c) Lizzie
(d) Ada

2. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?
(a) Frank has stolen it from him
(b) Another company has tried to jump his claim
(c) He filed it incorrectly
(d) He has worked the wrong claim

3. Who is charged with the care of Pricey after his injury?
(a) Susan
(b) Ollie
(c) Frank
(d) Lizzie

4. Why is progress stopped in the Argentina mine?
(a) It has been moved to Denver
(b) An explosion closed the mine
(c) Ownership has been questioned and it is tied up in litigation.
(d) There is nothing to mine there

5. Who makes an unexpected appearance in Grass Valley?
(a) Mark Twain
(b) Ada's ex-husband
(c) Shelley's husband Larry
(d) Susan Ward

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ollie in this chapter?

2. What observations does Shelley share with Lyman about his grandfather?

3. Why does Lyman call himself a "man of stone"?

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

5. Oliver is offered a mining job in another country - which one?

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