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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Rod gotten a job?

2. Who feels the earth shake in Chapter 1?

3. Who starts to well up with tears watching Rod at the meeting?

4. Who is the top rock breaker in the Sonder Ditch?

5. Who appears attractive to Rod as he leaves the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens to Rod and Terry after he gets promoted.

2. Why does Manfred lose at gambling?

3. What makes Manfred jealous of Rod?

4. Why does Hurry hate the office he works in?

5. What does Manfred offer Rod in Chapter 8?

6. Why does Manfred throw up?

7. How is Dan pleasantly surprised by his evening out with Rod?

8. Why is Hurry angry at Rod and what does he do about it?

9. How does the Inspector begin to put together the real story of Jose's death?

10. What happens when King cuts the dinghy free?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "Gold Mine". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Choose a character that Rod grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 3

Rod and Manfred are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Rod had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Manfred had a direct influence upon?

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