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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Thomas Hudson a frail and sickly man?
(a) He had cancer
(b) He abused alcohol
(c) He was a vegetarian
(d) He had been injured in the war.

2. What is their cook's name?
(a) Robert Mancel
(b) Charley Wan
(c) Hop Sing
(d) Julia Child

3. Who is Ferd Ward?
(a) Distant cousin to Oliver, a financial Wall Street wizard
(b) Oliver's grandfather
(c) Oliver's father
(d) Oliver's sister

4. What does Shelley ask Lyman?
(a) If he will loan her money
(b) If he is interested in her mother
(c) If she should go back with Larry and live in the commune
(d) If he will marry her

5. What brings her back to the canyon in Idaho?
(a) She runs out of money
(b) The town has asked her to return
(c) Frank has asked her to meet him there
(d) Oliver has found new backing for the irrigation project

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lyman's mother dies, who takes responsibility for his education?

2. What is the difference between Leadville and New Almaden?

3. What unusual event occurred at New Almaden?

4. What memory does Susan reflect upon as she and Oliver prepare to leave Mexico?

5. How does Susan occupy her time during the years the Wards are waiting for financial backing on the irrigation project?

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