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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 doesn't Susan become friends with any of the people in New Almaden?
(a) She does not speak their language
(b) She considers them boring
(c) Oliver does not allow her to mingle with them
(d) She lives too far away

2. 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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is a good description of the Ward home?

4. What is the reason for the Wards' financial problems when Susan arrives?

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

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