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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 4 The Great Plain Drinks....

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the neighbors liken the whitewashed walls of his house to?
(a) Snow.
(b) Egg shells.
(c) Ice.
(d) Bird droppings.

2. Who comes to compliment Per Hansa on his wise decision to plant early?
(a) Tonseten.
(b) Torkel Tallaksen.
(c) Hans Olsa.
(d) Henry Solum.

3. Why does Hans Olsa ultimately decide to return home during the night in the snowstorm in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) He'd rather lose his life outside than with his cattle.
(b) Sorine will worry if he doesn't return home.
(c) Sorine is making a special meal.
(d) His bed is more comfortable than the hay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What day does Beret go into labor?

2. Why do the women suggest that Per Hansa quickly christen his new child after birth?

3. What does Store-Hans ask Per after the minister's first service?

4. When does the snow first fall on the settlement at Spring Creek?

5. What kind of food does the Hansa family have to eat every night?

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