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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. Why is everyone concerned about Larry being around Shelley?
(a) Because Larry once threatened to cut Shelley's throat.
(b) Because Larry has a bad cold
(c) Because Shelley is allergic to Larry's cologne
(d) Because Shelley is pregnant with Lyman's child

2. How does Oliver look in the procession of people headed to the mine for inspection?
(a) Like an eastern gentleman
(b) Out of place in his Colorado gear, while eveyrone else is dressed in splendor
(c) Like a prince
(d) Like an Indian

3. Where does Susan take the children when she and Oliver separate this time?
(a) Milton, NY
(b) Victoria, British Columbia
(c) Santa Cruz, CA
(d) Augusta's home

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ollie in this chapter?

2. How does Susan perceive the move to Boise?

3. Why does Oliver begin looking for another job?

4. Why does Lyman call himself a "man of stone"?

5. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?

(see the answer key)

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