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

2. What is the reason for the Wards' financial problems when Susan arrives?
(a) Oliver has an opium habit
(b) Oliver has lost his job
(c) The mine supervisor originally said the improvements to the Ward home would be paid for by the mine, then changed his mind
(d) Susan has spent too much money on her wardrobe

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

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

5. This chapter highlights several of Oliver's traits - what are some of them?
(a) Compassion for those less fortunate, decency,misplaced loyalty, principals, lack of good business judgement, more of a dreamer
(b) Snobbery and high handed behavior
(c) Greed and avarice
(d) Ignorance and selfishness

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Susan angry at Oliver?

2. What does Lyman originally think of Shelley?

3. Rodman is concerned about his father living alone because

4. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?

5. How does Susan's career expand at this time?

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