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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sort of paperwork does Shelley give Lyman to read?
(a) A manifesto prepared by Larry for a commune
(b) A letter from Shelley's mother
(c) A letter from Ellen Ward
(d) Divorce papers

3. What does Lyman do about his dream?
(a) Writes it down
(b) Records it on tape
(c) Writes about it in a letter to Rodman
(d) Calls his wife and tells her

4. What is the name of the mine in Boise where Oliver is working while Susan is home in Milton?
(a) The Alexandria
(b) The Adelaide
(c) #47
(d) The Wolf's Tooth

5. How old is Shelley in this chapter?
(a) 60
(b) 35
(c) 15
(d) 20

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Oliver accuse Susan?

2. Of what does Susan accuse Oliver?

3. Why is Oliver upset with Susan in this chapter?

4. Where is the commune going to be located?

5. Who is Ollie's benefactor at St. Paul's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Susan's attitude towards Oliver when she returns to New York and is with her friends?

2. In this chapter, Lyman describes some of the resources he uses to recreate the life of his Grandmother Susan Ward. Describe them.

3. Why is Susan embarrassed for Oliver during the preparations of leaving for the mine in Mexico?

4. Why does Lyman feel more depressed than interested at this point in his writing work ?

5. How does Oliver try to make a home welcome for Susan when the two of them are reunited in Idaho?

6. What is the underlying message to Augusta in Susan's letter from Mexico?

7. How does this chapter highlight the dangers of the West, and how does the author foreshadow the end of happy times for the Wards?

8. What is Susan's attitude about Idaho?

9. How does Oliver disappoint Susan and embarrass her to her family and friends?

10. Why does Frank commit suicide?

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