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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the main emotion Håkan feels toward his brother Linus prior to their separation?
(a) Trust.
(b) Anger.
(c) Suspicion.
(d) Adoration.

3. What kind of expedition do the Brennans launch when they get to the United States?
(a) Copper prospecting.
(b) Mountaineering.
(c) Gold prospecting.
(d) Silver prospecting.

4. In what port does Håkan's ship finally dock once it reaches the United States?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Miami.
(d) New York City.

5. The vast majority of the men in the convoy want to take what action in regard to the massacre?
(a) They want to take a detour around the scene.
(b) They want to take no action at all.
(c) They want to steal whatever is left.
(d) They want to provide medical aid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the first person in the narrative to call Håkan by the name of "Hawk" (31)?

3. When Håkan regains consciousness after his period of feverish wandering, he finds himself in what state inside a covered wagon?

4. Håkan discovers that Jarvis had been elected captain of the caravan after promising many people what reward?

5. How does Håkan acquire Pingo?

(see the answer key)

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