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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who waits at the top of the shaft in Chapter 69?

2. Who appears to be diligent but secretly is looking for gold?

3. The run on what mining area begins in Chapter 61?

4. What does Rod try to shoot to lessen the damage to the mine?

5. Who benefits from Davy's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Rod. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for this novel. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in "Gold Mine"?

Essay Topic 3

The role of women in "Gold Mine" takes on very different forms. For example, Teresa, Manfred's wife is quite different from Joy or Hettie. Describe.

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