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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Susan and Oliver first meet?
(a) At a high society party
(b) In an elevator
(c) On a train headed west
(d) Inside a mine

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

3. Why does Susan find the advice confusing?
(a) Susan has a hearing problem
(b) Susan is unable to understand the situation
(c) Mrs. Elliott is recommending Susan make her husband happy, after Mrs. Elliott has endorsed womens rights.
(d) Susan does not speak Mrs. Elliott's language

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

5. Oliver is offered a mining job in another country - which one?
(a) Bolivia
(b) Australia
(c) China
(d) Spain

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pricey?

2. Lyman believes that his grandparents were

3. Why is the baby nicknamed Ollie?

4. What is the reason for the Wards' financial problems when Susan arrives?

5. What is the age difference between Susan and Frank

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