How Much Of These Hills Is Gold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

Summary

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-9

Part 2, Chapters 10-20

Part 3, Chapter 21

Part 4, Chapters 22-32

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Discuss how the novel contradicts historical perceptions of the California Gold Rush and the Western frontier.

Burials feature prominently in the plot. Give examples. Why does Ma say that funerary rituals are important?

Lucy and Sam possess very different personalities. Compare and contrast them. In your opinion, which one would have an easier time finding a real home?