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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special talent does Linus possess?
(a) Storytelling.
(b) Tumbling.
(c) Juggling.
(d) Writing poetry.

2. Håkan performs surgery on his horse Pingo in order to remove what substance from its belly?
(a) Dust.
(b) Glass.
(c) Poison ivy.
(d) Nightshade.

3. For what object does Håkan look around the plains when he hears that Lorimer is parting ways with him?
(a) Something to catch his tears.
(b) Something to lie down on.
(c) Something to cool his fever.
(d) Something to hold onto.

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

5. In which direction does Håkan travel after escaping from the clutches of the woman in Clangston?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job had James Brennan held prior to launching an expedition in the United States?

2. When Håkan begins to pay attention to the conversations happening aboard the ship, he names which element as common to them all?

3. What type of animal does Erik sell in order to pay Linus and Håkan's fare to America?

4. The first ship boarded by Linus and Håkan is on its way to what location?

5. In what century is the novel In the Distance set?

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