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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-24 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. About how many teeth in total do the Native Americans give to Lorimer in payment for his medical services?
(a) 1 score.
(b) 1 dozen.
(c) 3 score.
(d) 2 dozen.

3. What type of weather does the narrator state happens sometimes and is "always a miracle" (105)?
(a) Rain.
(b) Fog.
(c) Snow.
(d) Sunshine.

4. What is the name of the sheriff's lackey who always backs the sheriff's moves?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Jebediah.
(c) Josiah.
(d) Joseph.

5. In the epilogue, Håkan reveals to a small boy his plan to reach what destination?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Alaska.
(c) New York City.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Håkan begins to encounter other people, he begins to play what role?

2. What substance does Håkan use to protect his skin from the sun?

3. With what celestial object does Håkan take issue?

4. What type of food do the Indians provide to Håkan after they invite him into a lodge?

5. What kind of expedition do the Brennans launch when they get to the United States?

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