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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 3 | Book 3, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?
(a) He is Shelley's husband
(b) He caused Lyman to lose his leg
(c) He saved Lyman's life
(d) He provides comic relief and helps to flesh out the character of Lyman, son of the richest family in town.

4. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?
(a) Because she and Oliver had an understanding, and Thomas has chosen Augusta over her.
(b) Because her father has promised her to Oliver's family
(c) Because she hates the East Coast
(d) Because she is expecting his child

5. Where did Oliver live while he was waiting for his house to be finished?
(a) In a tent
(b) With friends
(c) In a car
(d) At Mother Fall's Boardinghouse

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan deal with her frustration?

2. Why does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?

3. How does the author use Shelley to expand the storyline?

4. Why is Susan angry at Oliver?

5. Why was Thomas Hudson a frail and sickly man?

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