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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 does Oliver tell Susan about his manager at the mine?
(a) He is cheating on his wife
(b) That he is a cruel man who does not like Oliver and will probably find a way to fire him.
(c) He is a good man with a generous heart
(d) He owes money to the company

2. Where is Oliver's next mining job?
(a) Santa Cruz
(b) New Almaden
(c) Deadwood in the Black Hills of the Dakotas
(d) Bolivia

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

4. What unusual event occurred at New Almaden?
(a) Susan opened a restaurant
(b) Augusta came to see Susan
(c) Oliver had an affair
(d) Susan went down into the mine

5. This chapter highlights several of Oliver's traits - what are some of them?
(a) Compassion for those less fortunate, decency,misplaced loyalty, principals, lack of good business judgement, more of a dreamer
(b) Snobbery and high handed behavior
(c) Greed and avarice
(d) Ignorance and selfishness

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dream that Susan will lose if the cement is not successful?

2. What was Susan's overall impression of the mine workers?

3. Who is Emelita?

4. Where did Oliver live while he was waiting for his house to be finished?

5. What is the name of the big black dog that Oliver has for Susan's protection?

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