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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The prologue takes place on a ship near what location?
(a) Sweden.
(b) California.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Norway.

2. Jarvis is particularly interested in which aspect of Håkan's past?
(a) The Clangston woman.
(b) Håkan's violent acts.
(c) The location of Pingo's corpse.
(d) Håkan's childhood in Sweden.

3. For what object does Håkan look around the plains when he hears that Lorimer is parting ways with him?
(a) Something to hold onto.
(b) Something to cool his fever.
(c) Something to catch his tears.
(d) Something to lie down on.

4. What is the main emotion Håkan feels toward his brother Linus prior to their separation?
(a) Anger.
(b) Adoration.
(c) Trust.
(d) Suspicion.

5. What action does Hakan refuse to take throughout most of the journey to America?
(a) To open his eyes.
(b) To speak.
(c) To come aboveboard.
(d) To sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person in the narrative to call Håkan by the name of "Hawk" (31)?

2. On what continent had Lorimer attended college?

3. In what port does Håkan's ship finally dock once it reaches the United States?

4. In what kind of landscape is Håkan wandering after he escapes from Clangston?

5. When Håkan eats birds in order to stay alive, he also drinks what salty substance?

(see the answer key)

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