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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8, Chapter 1 | Book 8, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lyman originally think of Shelley?
(a) That she is loud and brazen, completely different from his grandmother who was genteel and always dressed impeccably
(b) that she will steal his story ideas and write her own book
(c) that she is attractive and fun
(d) that she is shy and boring

2. What sad news does Augusta's first letter to Susan in New Almaden include?
(a) Thomas has lost his job
(b) Augusta and Thomas's baby died of diptheria
(c) Augusta and Thomas are divorcing
(d) Thomas has passed away

3. When does the Ward family get to move into their new house?
(a) April 15th
(b) New Years Day
(c) Christmas Eve
(d) Labor Day

4. What are the names of the Ward children?
(a) Rodman, Ollie and Susan
(b) Ollie, Betsy and Agnes
(c) Ollie, Nellie and Elliott
(d) Susan, Betsy and Bessie

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When they arrive at the cabin, where is Pricey?

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

3. Who is Susan finally reunited with after Mexico?

4. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?

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

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