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

2. What does Susan tell Mrs. Elliott that shocks the older woman?
(a) Susan is in love with another man
(b) Susan's income from writing and illustrating is the only money the Ward family has at the moment
(c) Susan is going to buy the boardinghouse
(d) Susan and Oliver are Hindu

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

4. Why doesn't Ollie come with Susan to Leadville?
(a) He has refused to come see his father
(b) Augusta has asked to keep him
(c) He has taken ill and needs to recover
(d) Her parents have kidnapped him

5. Who is Mrs. Elliott?
(a) Susan's aunt
(b) A traveling salesperson
(c) The midwife
(d) A friend of Susan's aunt, Mrs. Elliott is an outspoken and opinionated woman from Santa Cruz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Rodman's discussion with Lyman concerning Oliver's time at Deadwood?

2. What is the dream that Susan will lose if the cement is not successful?

3. Who is charged with the care of Pricey after his injury?

4. How did Ollie almost lose his life in the canyon?

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

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