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

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

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

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

5. Why does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?
(a) Because he is ordered to tear down a fired man's house, and he refuses to do so.
(b) He realizes he cannot do the job satisfactorily
(c) He has found another job
(d) He was turned down for a promotion

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan view Lizzie?

2. Who is Shelley Rasmussen?

3. What advice does Mrs. Elliott give to Susan?

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

5. Oliver has news for Susan when he returns to Santa Cruz - what is it?

(see the answer key)

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