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

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

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

4. What action does Hakan refuse to take throughout most of the journey to America?
(a) To sleep.
(b) To speak.
(c) To open his eyes.
(d) To come aboveboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two sons in Håkan's family die from illness?

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

3. What special talent does Linus possess?

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

5. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?

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