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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time does Rod have to complete his drilling assignment?

2. What is Rod's daughter's name?

3. Who is apoplectic as the price of stock rises and falls?

4. Who doesn't wait the mandatory thirty minutes after each blast?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two female characters in the book, Teresa and Hettie. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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