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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting for Manfred at his hotel?

2. Who flirts with Davy on the fifth day of drilling?

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

4. Who finishes designing the angle and depth of the holes he wants drilled?

5. Who buys as much stock as he can get without drawing attention to himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many different cultures in "Gold Mine" related to the different kinds of characters and the different settings. Which aspects appear invented and which characters seem modeled or inspired by real people in Smith's life? Do some research and discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Smith discusses both sexuality in detail, contrasting single and married couples in "Gold Mine." Find some examples in the book and discuss the effect of these topics on the characters of Rod and Manfred.

Essay Topic 3

The author describes murder and theft in the latter half of the book. Who dies? What is stolen? Who is affected? How does this change the course of the narrative? What action occurs subsequently as a direct result? Describe.

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