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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 7 | Book 4, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is everyone concerned about Larry being around Shelley?
(a) Because Larry has a bad cold
(b) Because Larry once threatened to cut Shelley's throat.
(c) Because Shelley is pregnant with Lyman's child
(d) Because Shelley is allergic to Larry's cologne

2. Who is Mrs. Elliott?
(a) Susan's aunt
(b) The midwife
(c) A friend of Susan's aunt, Mrs. Elliott is an outspoken and opinionated woman from Santa Cruz.
(d) A traveling salesperson

3. Oliver has news for Susan when he returns to Santa Cruz - what is it?
(a) He has found a job in Milton New York
(b) He has successfully invented hydraulic cement
(c) He is moving the family to Bolivia
(d) He has found them another place to live

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?

2. Who is Shelley Rasmussen?

3. Who is Marian Prouse?

4. Why is the baby nicknamed Ollie?

5. What is Susan's attitude towards Oliver during this time in New Almaden?

(see the answer key)

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