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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 1 On the Border of Utter Darkness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Per Hansa tell Hans Olsa he will go to look for the cows?
(a) To the creek.
(b) To the Indian settlement.
(c) To the Sioux River.
(d) To Sioux Falls.

2. What is Tonseten's problem with Per Hansa's house as he is building it?
(a) He thinks the walls are crooked.
(b) He thinks it is too big.
(c) He thinks it is too small.
(d) He thinks it won't stand up to the wind.

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

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

5. Who is Per Hansa?
(a) A shopkeeper who helps the family with supplies.
(b) The main female character of the book.
(c) The main male character of the book.
(d) The main family's oldest child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Per Hansa send down to the creek to look for the missing cows?

2. How old is Hans Olsa's daughter?

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Tonseten?

4. What is Per Hansa's purpose for buying the twine and knitting a net?

5. What does Per Hansa find on his plot of land when he first goes to inspect it?

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