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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 2 Home-Founding.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of Giants of the Earth?
(a) E. O. Hansa.
(b) R. E. Olefsön.
(c) O. E. Rölvaag.
(d) R. O. Elvög.

2. In Book 1, Chapter 1, what is the family doing?
(a) Fleeing from persecution.
(b) Going to town for supplies.
(c) Going to visit their cousins.
(d) Moving to a new place.

3. What is Tonseten's first name?
(a) Joerund.
(b) Hans.
(c) Hallbjorn.
(d) Syvert.

4. What kind of food does the Hansa family have to eat every night?
(a) Porridge.
(b) Rice.
(c) Raisins.
(d) Beef.

5. Where do the settlers have to go to make their claim to the land official?
(a) Sioux Falls.
(b) Silver City.
(c) Des Moines.
(d) Hillside Colony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hans Olsa tell Per Hansa he has lost on his journey to their new home?

2. What does the name Store-Hans mean?

3. What is the name of the Hansa's cow?

4. What is the first crop that Per Hansa wants to plant on his land?

5. What place does Per Hansa hope to find when he leaves the camp in the middle of the night?

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