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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 2 | Book 5, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Susan's overall impression of the mine workers?
(a) They did not know what they were doing
(b) They appeared to be in a cruel and harsh environment, like a prison
(c) They were happy and tanned
(d) They were ignorant and mean

2. Why is Susan angry at Oliver?
(a) Because he did not put the toilet seat down
(b) Because Oliver finishes his assignments for the company before departing.
(c) Because she wanted him to continue working there
(d) Because he turned down the severance pay

3. What odd presents did Oliver send from Leadville to Susan and Ollie in Milton?
(a) A Christmas tree and a puppy
(b) Beaver skins and a gigantic elk head
(c) Liquor and candy
(d) Twenty-four canaries

4. What is a recurring plot device used by the author?
(a) Several points of view
(b) Symbolism
(c) Letters from Susan to Augusta and others which move the story along and let readers know what has happened.
(d) Flashback

5. Who is Don Gustavo?
(a) The host for the Ward visit, and a principal in the mine where Oliver is considering being employed
(b) Emelita's husband
(c) The name of the town
(d) The name of the horse Susan rides in Mexico

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual event occurred at New Almaden?

2. What does Oliver tell Susan about his manager at the mine?

3. When Susan returns home to Milton to spend the winter and get Ollie, what project does she begin?

4. Who meets her train when she arrives at her destination?

5. Who is Emelita?

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