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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hans Olsa find when he arrives on his third quarter during the snowstorm?
(a) The cows have run away.
(b) The animal shed has been blown apart by the wind.
(c) The animal shed has burnt down.
(d) There are people camping on his land.

3. What does Beret prepare for her husband before he sets off on his journey?
(a) Stew.
(b) Hot coffee.
(c) Beef jerky.
(d) Porridge.

4. Where are the settlers when the question of changing their names comes up?
(a) Tonseten's house.
(b) Worthington.
(c) By Spring Creek.
(d) Per Hansa's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Per Hansa do after he returns home from the Hallings?

2. Why does Per Hansa check the ground before he plants?

3. How does Per Hansa react to Beret's preaching?

4. What does Per Hansa consider doing while Beret is in labor?

5. What does the minister ask of the people of the house when he first arrives?

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