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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, Chapter 2 | Book 7, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the difference between Leadville and New Almaden?
(a) Leadville is a growing mining town with visitors from all over the world
(b) Leadville is smaller
(c) New Almaden is nearer to a big city
(d) Leadville is in the United States

2. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?
(a) He has worked the wrong claim
(b) Frank has stolen it from him
(c) He filed it incorrectly
(d) Another company has tried to jump his claim

3. What is Lyman's fear?
(a) That his son will place him into an institution and take away his freedom.
(b) Ed will accidentally hurt himself
(c) That Ada will fall down the stairs while carrying him
(d) Shelley will leave with Larry

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

5. Who joins the Wards in the irrigation project as an employee?
(a) Pricey
(b) Mrs. Elliott
(c) Lizzie
(d) Frank Sargeant

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Oliver's visit to the Michoacan mine

2. Who is Ferd Ward?

3. Why is Oliver upset with Susan in this chapter?

4. How did Lyman first hear of Susan and Oliver's time in Mexico?

5. Why is everyone concerned about Larry being around Shelley?

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