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

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

3. Why does Per Hansa leave the camp in the middle of the night in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) To try to figure out where they are.
(b) To get help for his sick child.
(c) To escape from the family.
(d) To search for food.

4. How do the settlers celebrate the safe return of the men from town?
(a) Dance.
(b) Have a big dinner.
(c) Exchange gifts.
(d) Drink liquor.

5. Who gets into a physical fight with one of the men from the large caravan?
(a) Sam Solum.
(b) Per Hansa.
(c) Henry Solum.
(d) Hans Olsa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wagons are in the first group of Norwegian settlers that come to Spring Creek?

2. Of what nationality is the large caravan that was the second to arrive at Spring Creek?

3. What kind of trees does Per Hansa bring back to plant around the house?

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of seed that Beret brought to plant in addition to the main crop?

5. Where does Per Hansa plan on getting wood for the roof of his house?

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