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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. How many men are in the first group of Norwegian settlers that come to Spring Creek?
(a) Five.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Ten.

2. What is the name of Kjersti's cow?
(a) Rosie.
(b) Honey.
(c) Patches.
(d) Brindlesides.

3. Where does Per Hansa plan on getting wood for the roof of his house?
(a) Wal-mart.
(b) The Sioux River.
(c) The Black Hills Forest.
(d) Spring Creek.

4. What is the name of the Hansa's cow?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Rosie.
(c) Helga.
(d) Anna.

5. Where is the Hansa family headed?
(a) California.
(b) Dakota Territory.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Utah Territory.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What illness does Tonseten suffer from?

3. Why does Per Hans walk so far ahead of the caravan?

4. What does Per Hansa bring back to camp in Book 1, Chapter 1 to appease his wife?

5. What is Hans Olsa doing at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

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