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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 were ignorant and mean
(c) They appeared to be in a cruel and harsh environment, like a prison
(d) They were happy and tanned

2. What criticism does Shelley offer about Lyman's writing?
(a) It is not easy to read
(b) His love scenes between Oliver and Susan are not graphic enough
(c) He uses too many big words
(d) He is not descriptive enough about scenery

3. What is a good description of the Ward home?
(a) Tumble down shack
(b) A section of a boardinghouse
(c) Wide veranda, clean and comfortable house
(d) House trailer

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

5. What is the name of the big black dog that Oliver has for Susan's protection?
(a) Willlie
(b) Fido
(c) Bruce
(d) Stranger

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Susan and the baby go when he takes the job?

2. Who is Ferd Ward?

3. Why does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?

4. What odd presents did Oliver send from Leadville to Susan and Ollie in Milton?

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

(see the answer key)

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