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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 5 Facing the Great Desolation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the men who will travel to town in Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) Sam Solum.
(b) Harry Solum.
(c) Hans Olsa.
(d) Syvert Tonseten.

2. How many wagons does the large caravan that was the second to arrive at Spring Creek consist of?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

3. What town does Per Hansa travel to in Book 1, Chapter 5 to get supplies?
(a) Wichita.
(b) Worthington.
(c) Sioux Falls.
(d) Rockford.

4. What is Hans Olsa doing at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Building a sod house.
(b) Talking to a friend.
(c) Plowing his fields.
(d) Sleeping.

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of seed that Beret brought to plant in addition to the main crop?
(a) Melons.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Lettuce.
(d) Turnips.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the spokesmen between the men of the large caravan and the settlers of Spring Creek?

2. ***Which of the following is NOT one of the items that Per Hansa barters for on his visit to town in Book 1, Chapter 5?

3. What chore does Per Hansa give to Ole while he is away at town?

4. Where do the settlers wait for Per Hansa to return from searching for the cows?

5. Which of the following is NOT something that Per brings back with him in addition to lost cows that had wandered off?

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