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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. What odd presents did Oliver send from Leadville to Susan and Ollie in Milton?
(a) A Christmas tree and a puppy
(b) Liquor and candy
(c) Beaver skins and a gigantic elk head
(d) Twenty-four canaries

2. How does Susan perceive the move to Boise?
(a) A chance for her children to grow up in the West
(b) An opportunity to write more
(c) As going into exile
(d) A grand adventure

3. 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 was turned down for a promotion
(c) He has found another job
(d) He realizes he cannot do the job satisfactorily

4. Who joins the Wards in the irrigation project as an employee?
(a) Lizzie
(b) Mrs. Elliott
(c) Pricey
(d) Frank Sargeant

5. What happened on the day Susan first arrived in Leadville?
(a) Two men were hung in front of the courthouse
(b) Oliver got fired
(c) Frank got married
(d) Colorado statehood was passed

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the irrigation project?

2. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?

3. Where do Oliver, Susan and their traveling party stay on their trip leaving Mexico?

4. Who is Frank Sargeant?

5. How does Susan deal with her frustration?

(see the answer key)

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