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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 next job offer that Oliver gets?
(a) To write for Harpers Weekly
(b) Join the Geological Survey
(c) Become a professor of engineering
(d) Run a saloon in Leadville

2. What is Susan's main character trait in this chapter?
(a) Whining and indecisiveness
(b) Submission and resignation
(c) Resolve, determination and strength in the face of criticism
(d) Fear of change

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

4. This chapter highlights several of Oliver's traits - what are some of them?
(a) Compassion for those less fortunate, decency,misplaced loyalty, principals, lack of good business judgement, more of a dreamer
(b) Ignorance and selfishness
(c) Greed and avarice
(d) Snobbery and high handed behavior

5. What is Susan's attitude towards Oliver during this time in New Almaden?
(a) She admires him for his handiness and intelligence, but is dismayed by his lack of ambition and business judgement.
(b) She is in love and sees no faults
(c) She considers an immediate divorce
(d) She believes he compares favorably with Thomas

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lyman resist Shelley's suggestions?

2. What does Susan encourage Oliver to do instead of moving their family to another country?

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

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

5. Who does Susan kiss in error upon her and Ollie's arrival in Leadville?

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