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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6 | Book 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lyman begin fictionalizing his grandparents' lives in a novel?
(a) Lyman has no experience in writing
(b) Lyman has long wanted to write a romance novel
(c) They are not famous enough for a non-fiction biography, and it will help him understand them better this way.
(d) Shelley suggested this form to him

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

3. What was Susan's overall impression of the mine workers?
(a) They appeared to be in a cruel and harsh environment, like a prison
(b) They were ignorant and mean
(c) They were happy and tanned
(d) They did not know what they were doing

4. 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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan view Lizzie?

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

3. Why doesn't Susan become friends with any of the people in New Almaden?

4. What does Lyman originally think of Shelley?

5. Why does Oliver quit the New Almaden mine?

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