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

2. Before Håkan can enact his plan to escape from the clutches of the dragoon and the rest, who sets him free?
(a) The fat man.
(b) The woman.
(c) The highway robber.
(d) The dragoon.

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

4. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?
(a) Mining.
(b) Carrying equipment.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Babysitting the children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The landscape through which the Brennans and Håkan move on their expedition is composed of what?

2. What is distinctive about the town of Clangston?

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

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

5. The men in the prologue are aboard what type of ship?

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