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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who allows Big King to charge up the blasting holes which also saves time?

2. Whose house does Rod go to under summons?

3. Who is angry when Rod shows up to share condolences

4. Who appears to be the mastermind behind a plan to flood the mine?

5. Who arrives just before Rod leaves to work on the circuit?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Greed is a theme Smith introduces in "Gold Mine". What does this phrase mean? How does it relate to mining and wealth? What does Smith ultimately say about the desire for wealth through the characters of Rod, Manfred, Hirschfield, and Kowalski and what is the importance of this discovery and the characters' role? Explain.

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