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

2. Why does Susan find the advice confusing?
(a) Susan is unable to understand the situation
(b) Susan does not speak Mrs. Elliott's language
(c) Mrs. Elliott is recommending Susan make her husband happy, after Mrs. Elliott has endorsed womens rights.
(d) Susan has a hearing problem

3. What is the reason for the Wards' financial problems when Susan arrives?
(a) Oliver has lost his job
(b) The mine supervisor originally said the improvements to the Ward home would be paid for by the mine, then changed his mind
(c) Oliver has an opium habit
(d) Susan has spent too much money on her wardrobe

4. How does Susan view Lizzie?
(a) Stong, patient, resilient mother who has accepted her conditions well.
(b) A noisy, bothersome helpmate
(c) A thief
(d) A competitor for Oliver's attention

5. How does Susan deal with her frustration?
(a) She spends her time reading and ignoring the household duties
(b) She falls in love with the gardener
(c) She goes back east and divorces Oliver
(d) She begins a career as an illustrator for books and magazines

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Susan intent upon Oliver pursuing a career other than mining?

2. How is this chapter different from others, from the perspective of the Ward marriage?

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

4. What are Susan's hopes about Thomas Hudson?

5. Why doesn't Susan become friends with any of the people in New Almaden?

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