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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 2 The Power of Evil in High Places.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tonseten tell the new Norwegian settlers that they can find wood?
(a) The Sioux River.
(b) Filmore County.
(c) Spring Creek.
(d) Sioux Falls.

2. What illness does Tonseten suffer from?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Rheumatism.
(c) Depression.
(d) Alcoholism.

3. What is Per Hansa's purpose for buying the twine and knitting a net?
(a) To catch rainwater.
(b) To keep the mosquitoes out.
(c) To hold their clothing.
(d) To catch ducks.

4. ***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?
(a) Lime.
(b) Twine.
(c) A cow.
(d) Chickens.

5. Who is the first to notice that the cows have gone missing after the men arrive home from town?
(a) Kjersti.
(b) Per Hansa.
(c) Sam Solum.
(d) Sorine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Torkel Tallaksen?

2. What does the injured Indian give Per Hansa in exchange for helping him?

3. Who in Per Hansa's family believes the family should travel back east for the winter?

4. Why do Per Hansa and his sons sift through the seed before they plant them?

5. What town does Per Hansa travel to in Book 1, Chapter 5 to get supplies?

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