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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Håkan and the rest of the convoy begin to cross what type of natural feature?
(a) A bay.
(b) A river.
(c) A swamp.
(d) A desert.

2. Håkan finds out from a sailor that the land he sees from the ship is part of what location?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Alaska.
(c) New York.
(d) Australia.

3. By whose hand have the people been massacred when the convoy hears about them up ahead?
(a) White settlers.
(b) Africans.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Native Americans.

4. The Brennans are surprised by what aspect of the prices they encounter once on land?
(a) How often they fluctuate.
(b) How low they are.
(c) How high they are.
(d) How they differ according to the method of payment used.

5. How long is the longest tooth in Lorimer's new collection?
(a) As long as Håkan's palm.
(b) As long as a stick of butter.
(c) As long as Lorimer's palm.
(d) As long as a sturdy nail.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of animal is Pingo?

3. What element of weather leads to the men's predicament of being stranded?

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

5. In which direction does Håkan travel after escaping from the clutches of the woman in Clangston?

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