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

2. Oliver is offered a mining job in another country - which one?
(a) Australia
(b) China
(c) Spain
(d) Bolivia

3. Why didn't Oliver send the train fare for his wife and her maid?
(a) He did send it, but it got lost in the mail
(b) He gambled away the money
(c) He did not have the money to send
(d) He forgot

4. There is trouble in Leadville with Oliver's claim. What has happened?
(a) He has worked the wrong claim
(b) Frank has stolen it from him
(c) He filed it incorrectly
(d) Another company has tried to jump his claim

5. What is the dream that Susan will lose if the cement is not successful?
(a) To buy the boardinghouse
(b) To take a cruise around the world
(c) Building a mansion in Santa Cruz that rivals Augusta's home in New York and a permanent home
(d) To buy a large diamond ring

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan like about the Boise Canyon?

2. What does Frank tell Susan before he leaves the canyon?

3. How many years after their first meeting do Susan and Oliver wait to marry?

4. Where do Oliver, Susan and their traveling party stay on their trip leaving Mexico?

5. As the irrigation project becomes less and less of a reality, Susan writes and illustrates more. What does Oliver do to relieve his frustration?

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