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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 was the issue between Susan and Oliver that clouded their trip to Leadville?
(a) Susan wanted to drive the wagon
(b) Oliver was drinking
(c) Oliver would not stop so Susan could draw
(d) Oliver had to whip the horses to keep the wagon from going over a cliff, and Susan felt he was being cruel and mean

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

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

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

5. What task has Oliver given to Susan while he is gone?
(a) To buy some pots
(b) To write to her family for money
(c) To find a house if he decides to take the job
(d) To spy on Emelita

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Al Sutton important to this story?

3. What is Lyman's main concern at this point

4. What is the purpose of Rodman's discussion with Lyman concerning Oliver's time at Deadwood?

5. Susan says the trip to Mexico was to her, like a trip to two Old World cities - which ones?

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