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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. How does Susan occupy her time while Oliver and the others are inspecting the mine?
(a) She takes long rides in the country
(b) She assists Emelita in cleaning the house
(c) She watches television
(d) She works on her illustrations and writing

2. How does Susan perceive the move to Boise?
(a) A chance for her children to grow up in the West
(b) As going into exile
(c) A grand adventure
(d) An opportunity to write more

3. What is their cook's name?
(a) Hop Sing
(b) Julia Child
(c) Charley Wan
(d) Robert Mancel

4. When they arrive at the cabin, where is Pricey?
(a) At the local tavern
(b) Critically injured from a beating
(c) Reading
(d) Asleep in their bed

5. What does the conversation between Lyman and Shelley become after the writing suggestions?
(a) A conversation about television
(b) An argument about what to have for dinner
(c) A conversation about the difference of victorian era sexual attitudes and those of 1970 hippies.
(d) The beginning of an affair between Lyman and Shelley

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the understanding between Oliver and Susan that develops during their five year correspondence?

2. Why does Oliver begin looking for another job?

3. When does the Ward family get to move into their new house?

4. Who meets her train when she arrives at her destination?

5. What advice does Mrs. Elliott give to Susan?

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