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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ollie almost lose his life in the canyon?
(a) He got lost in the plains
(b) He fell off his horse
(c) He was bitten by a snake
(d) He slipped on a bridge and almost went into the swift, cold river

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

3. Who is Bradford Burns?
(a) A friend of Augusta's
(b) One of Frank's friends
(c) A fellow writer
(d) A lawyer who files claims on land belonging to Augusta & Thomas, and to Bessie and John

4. Who does Frank call on when he goes back east to visit his family?
(a) Susan's sister Bessie
(b) Augusta
(c) Pricey
(d) Susan's parents

5. Who is Don Gustavo?
(a) The name of the horse Susan rides in Mexico
(b) The name of the town
(c) Emelita's husband
(d) The host for the Ward visit, and a principal in the mine where Oliver is considering being employed

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ollie when he is first sent away to school?

2. The road to Leadville from the train station is long and arduous. What are just a few of the things that happened on the voyage?

3. How does Susan perceive the move to Boise?

4. What does Frank tell Susan before he leaves the canyon?

5. Where does Susan send Ollie for his education?

(see the answer key)

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