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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how far away could the sounds of the Hoffman Mining Company be heard before the mine could be seen?
(a) 1 1/2 miles.
(b) About 3 miles.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) A good couple miles.

2. How old was Mae Horner's mother when she learned to read?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

3. In Chapter 15, what does Sophia say was the name of the man she loved once?
(a) Lucas.
(b) Peter.
(c) Martin.
(d) Benjamin.

4. How long had the miners' shacks been standing in Chapter 5?
(a) 29 years.
(b) 40-odd years.
(c) About 35 years.
(d) 43 years.

5. How long had Izzy been delivering books in Chapter 5?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 7 weeks.
(d) 8 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times a week did Bennett play baseball in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 10, how long had Sven known Margery?

3. In Chapter 7, what sections of the mine does Sven say that the men should not go into?

4. In Chapter 8, how many times did the bell toll when Garrett Bligh died?

5. What does Fred bring Alice to eat in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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