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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. Which member of the Brennan family makes a map of the United States and gives it to Håkan?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Owen.
(c) Eileen.
(d) James.

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

3. What element of weather leads to the men's predicament of being stranded?
(a) Fog.
(b) Ice.
(c) Hail.
(d) Wind.

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

5. The prologue takes place on a ship near what location?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Norway.
(c) California.
(d) Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. A convoy from what location arrives in order to threaten the Brennans if they do not give up their mine and flee?

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

3. Who is the first person in the narrative to call Håkan by the name of "Hawk" (31)?

4. In what port does Håkan's ship finally dock once it reaches the United States?

5. What is distinctive about the town of Clangston?

(see the answer key)

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