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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 Susan encourage Augusta and Thomas to do?
(a) Make a homestead claim in the canyon
(b) Send her more money
(c) Send her roses
(d) Buy shares in the irrigation project

2. Who makes an unexpected appearance in Grass Valley?
(a) Mark Twain
(b) Susan Ward
(c) Ada's ex-husband
(d) Shelley's husband Larry

3. Why does Lyman resist Shelley's suggestions?
(a) She does not express her suggestions well.
(b) He is not writing for a modern reader, but as a way to find out more about himself through his family history.
(c) He does not understand her meaning
(d) He is jealous of her writing abilities

4. Why is Susan intent upon Oliver pursuing a career other than mining?
(a) She wants her family to have a permanent home, as Augusta and Thomas have
(b) She is allergic to mine dust
(c) Susan thinks engineering is boring
(d) Susan wants to travel

5. How does Lyman's wife tell him she is leaving him for his surgeon?
(a) She tells him in person
(b) She writes a note and places it on his hospital bed stand.
(c) She calls him on the phone
(d) She sends him a telegram

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Pricey?

2. Oliver is offered a mining job in another country - which one?

3. Why is the baby nicknamed Ollie?

4. What surprise does Oliver have for Susan?

5. What does Susan tell Mrs. Elliott that shocks the older woman?

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