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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point in Lorimer's life had he moved to America?
(a) In his adulthood.
(b) In his adolescence.
(c) In his boyhood.
(d) In his infancy.

2. What type of animal is Pingo?
(a) A dog.
(b) A burro.
(c) A horse.
(d) A mule.

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

4. Håkan fears that what element will result in the deaths of the convoy members?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Attacks from Native Americans.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Hypothermia.

5. What is Lorimer's first instinct at the news of the massacre up ahead?
(a) He wants to make sure the convoy does not get ambushed.
(b) He wants to provide medical aid.
(c) He wants to disarm the men in his own convoy.
(d) He wants to turn around and run.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?

2. The woman who takes Håkan as a sex slave also spends a great deal of time engaged in what activity with him?

3. In what country is Håkan born?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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