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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 2 | Book 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author use Shelley to expand the storyline?
(a) By showing Shelley's thoughts about Lyman
(b) By creating a romance between Shelley & Lyman
(c) By having Shelley read parts of the book out loud to Lyman
(d) By reminding the reader of the difference between 1970's culture and society the way it was when Susan and Oliver were dating.

2. What reason does Augusta give Susan for disliking Oliver?
(a) Because he did not graduate from Harvard
(b) Because he is illiterate
(c) Augusta is jealous of Susan's affections for Oliver, and believes Oliver is not good enough for Susan.
(d) Because he is not from a wealthy family.

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

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

5. What is a good description of the Ward home?
(a) A section of a boardinghouse
(b) Wide veranda, clean and comfortable house
(c) Tumble down shack
(d) House trailer

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Susan's new form of income?

2. How many years after their first meeting do Susan and Oliver wait to marry?

3. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?

4. What is the understanding between Oliver and Susan that develops during their five year correspondence?

5. Who is Lizzie?

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