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

2. What do the Solum boys build to help them return East?
(a) A car.
(b) A sleigh.
(c) A wagon.
(d) A boat.

3. Who are the spokesmen between the men of the large caravan and the settlers of Spring Creek?
(a) Hans Olsa and Harry Solum.
(b) Sam Solum and Per Hansa.
(c) Tonseten and Harry Solum.
(d) Hans Olsa and Tonseten.

4. Why do the members of the large caravan, who had decided to settle close to Spring Creek, come to Per Hansa's farm?
(a) To demand he leave the settlement.
(b) To sell some whiskey.
(c) To buy potatoes.
(d) To borrow farming equipment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the men realize they must make a trip for more wood in Book 2, Chapter 1?

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

3. How many wagons does the large caravan that was the second to arrive at Spring Creek consist of?

4. What does Henry Solum offer to Per Hansa for the winter?

5. Where does Tonseten tell the new Norwegian settlers that they can find wood?

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