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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. As the irrigation project becomes less and less of a reality, Susan writes and illustrates more. What does Oliver do to relieve his frustration?
(a) Finds another woman
(b) Learns another language
(c) Builds another house
(d) Drinks heavily

2. Why is Susan upset with Oliver?
(a) He forgot to bring her a present
(b) He was late arriving from Boise
(c) He brought another elk head with him
(d) He has taken on an irrigation project instead of a mining job and did not tell her

3. Why does Susan agree to marry Oliver?
(a) Because she is expecting his child
(b) Because she hates the East Coast
(c) Because she and Oliver had an understanding, and Thomas has chosen Augusta over her.
(d) Because her father has promised her to Oliver's family

4. Who is Clarence King?
(a) Director of the Geological Survey and a writer
(b) Frank's father
(c) Oliver's boss
(d) Susan's employer

5. What job offer does Oliver finally take?
(a) Superintendent of the New Almaden Mine
(b) Accompanying John Wesley Powell in the Geographical Survey
(c) Teacher in Boise
(d) Hunting guide for Teddy Roosevelt

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Susan's observation about the lives of Mexican women?

2. How does Lyman's wife tell him she is leaving him for his surgeon?

3. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?

4. Why does Oliver begin looking for another job?

5. What does Susan like about the Boise Canyon?

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