How Much of These Hills Is Gold - Themes and Symbols Quiz

Why does Sam present almost completely as male in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices To be taken seriously To protect Lucy To avoid school To fit in with friends

How does Lucy feel about her life in Sweetwater before Sam's visit?

Question Answer Choices She feels that it is perfect She feels that it is adventurous She feels that it is disingenuous She feels that it is exciting

Why does Sam visit Lucy in Sweetwater in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices To confront Lucy about a past disagreement To invite Lucy to their wedding To ask Lucy for financial help To inform Lucy about their plan to go to China

Why do Lucy and Sam's family often resort to fantasy in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices To escape the harsh realities of their everyday life. To establish some kind of connection with the American West. To entertain themselves during difficult times. To forget their past and start fresh in the American West.

What do the silver coins symbolize in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices Family unity and trust Value and passage to the other world Wealth and prosperity Hope and new beginnings

What prevents Sam from becoming a cowboy in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices His fear of horses. The disapproval of his family. The color of his skin. His lack of interest in being a cowboy.

What does the epigraph "This land is not your land" signify in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices The American West represents the final destination of Lucy and Sam's long journey. The American West is a place where Lucy and Sam's family finds acceptance and prosperity. The American West often feels like an alien land where the Chinese American orphans Lucy and Sam do not truly belong. The American West is a land of opportunity where Lucy and Sam can achieve their dreams.

What does Lucy decide to do after Sam informs her about the plan to go to China?

Question Answer Choices She decides to convince Sam to stay She decides to stay in Sweetwater She decides to go to Europe instead She decides to come along with Sam

Does Sam affirm or subvert gender norms in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices Subvert Affirm Reinforce Ignore

What kind of activities does Sam prefer in How Much of These Hills Is Gold?

Question Answer Choices Traditionally male activities Academic activities Social activities Traditionally female activities