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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. Who is Marian Prouse?
(a) The genteel woman sent from Oliver's family in Connecticut to assist Susan in New Almaden with the new baby.
(b) Augusta's brother
(c) An author Susan admires
(d) Oliver's sister

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

3. What is Susan's main character trait in this chapter?
(a) Whining and indecisiveness
(b) Submission and resignation
(c) Fear of change
(d) Resolve, determination and strength in the face of criticism

4. What is the name of the big black dog that Oliver has for Susan's protection?
(a) Willlie
(b) Stranger
(c) Fido
(d) Bruce

5. Why is the baby nicknamed Ollie?
(a) Because Lizzie cannot pronounce the baby's name
(b) It was the name of Susan's childhood friend
(c) It is short for Olivia
(d) It is a shortened version of his first name, Oliver, and saves from being confused with his father in the story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?

2. Why does Lyman Ward return to his family home?

3. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?

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

5. Why does the author call this period a blissful time for his grandmother?

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