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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. What is the main emotion Håkan feels toward his brother Linus prior to their separation?
(a) Suspicion.
(b) Anger.
(c) Trust.
(d) Adoration.

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

3. What job had James Brennan held prior to launching an expedition in the United States?
(a) Tavern owner.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Coal miner.

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

5. Who is the first person in the narrative to call Håkan by the name of "Hawk" (31)?
(a) The dragoon.
(b) The scoundrel.
(c) The boss.
(d) The barman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Hakan refuse to take throughout most of the journey to America?

2. Håkan and his brother Linus use what type of abandoned structures as places to play?

3. The Brennans are surprised by what aspect of the prices they encounter once on land?

4. When Håkan begins to pay attention to the conversations happening aboard the ship, he names which element as common to them all?

5. Which member of the Brennan family is the first to find Håkan in a terrible state on the ship?

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