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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. How many years after their first meeting do Susan and Oliver wait to marry?
(a) 10 years
(b) 8 years
(c) 2 years
(d) 15 years

2. What is the reason for the Wards' financial problems when Susan arrives?
(a) Oliver has lost his job
(b) Oliver has an opium habit
(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. Where do Susan and Oliver first meet?
(a) In an elevator
(b) At a high society party
(c) On a train headed west
(d) Inside a mine

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

5. What is a good description of the Ward home?
(a) Wide veranda, clean and comfortable house
(b) A section of a boardinghouse
(c) Tumble down shack
(d) House trailer

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?

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

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

4. What does Larry send to Shelley, care of Lyman?

5. What is Susan's new form of income?

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