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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A convoy from what location arrives in order to threaten the Brennans if they do not give up their mine and flee?
(a) Topeka.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Clangston.
(d) Kansas City.

2. In what location does Håkan lose track of his brother Linus?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Portsmouth.
(c) New York City.
(d) Gothenburg.

3. The landscape through which the Brennans and Håkan move on their expedition is composed of what?
(a) Desert.
(b) Sagebrush.
(c) Forest.
(d) Marsh.

4. In what country is Håkan born?
(a) France.
(b) Norway.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Sweden.

5. What type of animal does Erik sell in order to pay Linus and Håkan's fare to America?
(a) A hog.
(b) A goat.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A colt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job had James Brennan held prior to launching an expedition in the United States?

2. The novel's prologue depicts a group of men aboard a ship with what name?

3. Which member of the Brennan family makes a map of the United States and gives it to Håkan?

4. In what season had Håkan and Linus departed from Europe together?

5. What special talent does Linus possess?

(see the answer key)

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