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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lorimer identifies the original owners of the teeth presented to him by the Native Americans as what types of animals?
(a) Birds.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Fish.
(d) Cats.

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

3. When Håkan wakes up next to a dead animal, to what cause does he attribute the animal's cause of death?
(a) Starvation.
(b) A broken neck.
(c) Disease.
(d) Dehydration.

4. The landscape through which the Brennans and Håkan move on their expedition is composed of what?
(a) Sagebrush.
(b) Marsh.
(c) Forest.
(d) Desert.

5. What objects do the survivors of the massacre give to the man who helps their wounded?
(a) Gems.
(b) Coins.
(c) Claws.
(d) Teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lorimer can speak a bit of which language in addition to English?

2. Håkan fears that what element will result in the deaths of the convoy members?

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

4. The vast majority of the men in the convoy want to take what action in regard to the massacre?

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

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