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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Håkan lose "in a matter of days" (22)?
(a) Three of his teeth.
(b) The hair on his head.
(c) His memory of Linus.
(d) His fear.

2. What kind of expedition do the Brennans launch when they get to the United States?
(a) Mountaineering.
(b) Gold prospecting.
(c) Silver prospecting.
(d) Copper prospecting.

3. Which character falls ill with fever in Chapter 7?
(a) Håkan.
(b) Lorimer.
(c) Lorimer's infant son.
(d) Asa.

4. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?
(a) Babysitting the children.
(b) Carrying equipment.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Mining.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many teeth in total do the Native Americans give to Lorimer in payment for his medical services?

2. What element of weather leads to the men's predicament of being stranded?

3. In what location does Håkan lose track of his brother Linus?

4. At one point when Håkan is feverish and delusional, he awakens next to what type of dead animal?

5. What type of animal does Erik sell in order to pay Linus and Håkan's fare to America?

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