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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. How does Lyman's wife tell him she is leaving him for his surgeon?
(a) She calls him on the phone
(b) She tells him in person
(c) She writes a note and places it on his hospital bed stand.
(d) She sends him a telegram

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

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

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?
(a) Learns another language
(b) Builds another house
(c) Drinks heavily
(d) Finds another woman

5. Who does Susan kiss in error upon her and Ollie's arrival in Leadville?
(a) Mrs. Elliott
(b) Mr. King
(c) Frank Sargeant
(d) Lizzie

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan ask of Oliver that he cannot give her?

2. Where do the Wards go after New Almaden?

3. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?

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

5. Why is progress stopped in the Argentina mine?

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