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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the longest tooth in Lorimer's new collection?
(a) As long as a sturdy nail.
(b) As long as a stick of butter.
(c) As long as Håkan's palm.
(d) As long as Lorimer's palm.

2. The first ship boarded by Linus and Håkan is on its way to what location?
(a) Gothenburg.
(b) Portsmouth.
(c) Italy.
(d) New York City.

3. In what century is the novel In the Distance set?
(a) The 21st.
(b) The 18th.
(c) The 20th.
(d) The 19th.

4. Håkan performs surgery on his horse Pingo in order to remove what substance from its belly?
(a) Glass.
(b) Nightshade.
(c) Dust.
(d) Poison ivy.

5. By whose hand have the people been massacred when the convoy hears about them up ahead?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) White settlers.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Africans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who releases Håkan from his restrained position inside the covered wagon?

3. What is the name of the "amputee warrior" (91) who devotes himself completely to Lorimer after his recovery?

4. Which character falls ill with fever in Chapter 7?

5. In what country is Håkan born?

(see the answer key)

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