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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. What is a recurring plot device used by the author?
(a) Several points of view
(b) Letters from Susan to Augusta and others which move the story along and let readers know what has happened.
(c) Flashback
(d) Symbolism

2. What does Larry send to Shelley, care of Lyman?
(a) A bottle of scotch
(b) a wedding ring
(c) 24 canaries
(d) A car

3. What is the purpose of Rodman's discussion with Lyman concerning Oliver's time at Deadwood?
(a) To show Rodman's interest in his father's book
(b) To remind the reader that Rodman and Lyman are related
(c) It allows the author to cover the time Oliver spent in Deadwood without the usual narration or correspondence plot devices.
(d) To test Lyman's mental faculties

4. Why is the baby nicknamed Ollie?
(a) Because Lizzie cannot pronounce the baby's name
(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) It was the name of Susan's childhood friend

5. How is this chapter different from others, from the perspective of the Ward marriage?
(a) It is written from the point of view of the baby
(b) Lyman is allowing the intimacy of a young married couple to be shown
(c) It is shorter than the others
(d) Shelley wrote it

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Susan's overall impression of the mine workers?

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

3. Who is Mrs. Elliott?

4. Where do the Wards go after New Almaden?

5. How does Susan view Lizzie?

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