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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. James Brennan's mine is located nearby what body of water?
(a) A creek.
(b) A river.
(c) A stream.
(d) A hot spring.

2. The woman who takes Håkan as a sex slave also spends a great deal of time engaged in what activity with him?
(a) Reading to him.
(b) Bathing him.
(c) Combing his hair.
(d) Dressing him.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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