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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adam ask Samuel for help with?
(a) A broken door handle.
(b) Cathy's childbirth.
(c) An injured workman.
(d) His bleary vision.

2. What is Charles doing when he injures his head?
(a) Moving a boulder.
(b) Sleeping in his bed.
(c) Driving while drunk.
(d) Breaking a wild horse.

3. Who is the narrator of the book?
(a) An omniscient being.
(b) The president.
(c) The main character.
(d) The author.

4. How does Charles think Cyrus came across the money for his inheritance?
(a) Hiding it from his wives.
(b) Illegal means.
(c) Smart investments.
(d) Scrimping and saving.

5. What is Lee hired to do for Adam?
(a) Build shelves and bookcases.
(b) Repair the old stove.
(c) Take care of the farm animals.
(d) Work as a housekeeper.

6. What is Horace Quinn's occupation?
(a) Chef.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Train conductor.
(d) Sheriff.

7. Why does Cathy say she does not belong in Salinas Valley?
(a) She is not the most beautiful woman there.
(b) It is not good enough for her.
(c) It is too lush and green.
(d) She does not speak the language.

8. What is Samuel's occupation?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Real estate agent.

9. What kind of soil is on Samuel's land?
(a) Fertile soil.
(b) Moist soil.
(c) Acidic Soil.
(d) Dry soil.

10. What makes Horace suspicious of Adam's wound?
(a) His skittish behavior.
(b) The looks of his housekeeper.
(c) The nature of his wound.
(d) His darting eyes.

11. What is the name of Cyrus' second wife?
(a) Alice.
(b) Anna.
(c) Ashley.
(d) Ally.

12. How does Cathy's new boss view her relationship with Cathy?
(a) She sees Cathy as her business partner.
(b) She sees Cathy as her daughter.
(c) She sees Cathy as a sister.
(d) She sees Cathy as her lover.

13. What does Mr. Edwards do to Cathy when he takes her back to her hometown?
(a) Abandons her.
(b) Beats her.
(c) Ravishes her.
(d) Exposes her crime.

14. Why does Horace think Cathy is not at the house when he comes to see Adam's wound?
(a) Adam forced her to hide from Horace.
(b) She left him.
(c) Adam killed her.
(d) She is visiting family.

15. In what state does the story take place?
(a) Colorado.
(b) California.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cathy say she is doing after she gives birth?

2. What gift does Cathy's new boss give her after she leaves Adam?

3. What does Adam want Charles to do with his inheritance?

4. What does Cyrus try to convince Adam to do when he is younger?

5. How large is the ranch Adam purchases?

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