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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 surprise does Oliver have for Susan?
(a) He has brought her family from MIlton
(b) He has bought her some flowers
(c) He has built her a house on the mesa
(d) He has learned a new language

2. What has happened to the irrigation project?
(a) It is succeeding beyond expectations
(b) The financial backing has stopped again
(c) It has been taken over by the government
(d) It was engineered incorrectly

3. 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) Learns another language
(b) Builds another house
(c) Finds another woman
(d) Drinks heavily

4. What does Susan tell Augusta and Thomas that she has not told her husband yet?
(a) She has sold his elk head
(b) She has sold a book
(c) She is getting divorced
(d) She is carrying their second child

5. When Lyman's mother dies, who takes responsibility for his education?
(a) Pricey
(b) His grandmother, Susan Ward
(c) The state of Colorado
(d) Frank Sargeant

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Susan in this chapter?

2. What does Susan do instead?

3. What is the name of the mine in Boise where Oliver is working while Susan is home in Milton?

4. What observations does Shelley share with Lyman about his grandfather?

5. Who is Don Gustavo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Oliver and Susan are in serious disagreement when he comes to New York - why?

2. What is the final rip in the fabric of the Ward marriage?

3. Why do Oliver and Susan argue when he returns from the mine inspection in Mexico?

4. Why doesn't Susan leave with Frank?

5. What is Susan's attitude about Idaho?

6. What is Susan's impression of Mexico?

7. In this chapter, how does Susan's relationship with Frank Sargeant change?

8. How do Lyman's deepest feelings come out in his dream?

9. What happens between Frank and Susan on the evening of July 4th?

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

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