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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reward does Jarvis offer Håkan in exchange for a particular service?
(a) A burro.
(b) A gold nugget.
(c) A horse.
(d) A train ticket to New York.

2. When Hakan enters a city for the first time since the caravan ambush, how many blocks "down the avenue" (162) does the atmosphere change?
(a) 7 or 8.
(b) 1 or 2.
(c) 3 or 4.
(d) 5 or 6.

3. Of what type of men is the caravan's male population composed, according to Håkan's impressions?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Prospectors.
(c) Family men.
(d) Criminals.

4. What part of Asa's body becomes severely injured in a fall?
(a) His collarbone.
(b) His arm.
(c) His leg.
(d) His hip.

5. Toward what location does Lorimer travel when he parts ways with Håkan?
(a) Milwaukee.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Saladillo.
(d) Clangston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Håkan give to the Indians in return for their kindness?

2. How long after Håkan's parting from Lorimer does Pingo become ill?

3. How many people does Håkan kill before he sees men climbing into the wagon where Helen and her brother are staying?

4. By whose hand have the people been massacred when the convoy hears about them up ahead?

5. In which direction does Håkan travel after escaping from the clutches of the woman in Clangston?

(see the answer key)

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