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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 two sons in Håkan's family die from illness?
(a) The two eldest.
(b) The youngest and the eldest.
(c) The two youngest.
(d) The middle and the youngest.

2. The men in the prologue are aboard what type of ship?
(a) A freight schooner.
(b) A passenger liner.
(c) A passenger schooner.
(d) A commercial liner.

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

4. How many days' notice do Linus and Håkan get from Erik before they leave for America?
(a) 11.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

5. The novel's prologue depicts a group of men aboard a ship with what name?
(a) The Unspeakable.
(b) The Impeccable.
(c) The Unpredictable.
(d) The Unsinkable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main emotion Håkan feels toward his brother Linus prior to their separation?

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

3. The prologue of In the Distance takes place in the same time frame as what other section of the novel?

4. In what location does Håkan lose track of his brother Linus?

5. The prologue takes place on a ship near what location?

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