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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what chapter do Lorimer and Håkan part from one another?
(a) Chapter 9.
(b) Chapter 7.
(c) Chapter 8.
(d) Chapter 6.

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

3. James Brennan's mine is located nearby what body of water?
(a) A river.
(b) A stream.
(c) A creek.
(d) A hot spring.

4. How long after Håkan's parting from Lorimer does Pingo become ill?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few hours.

5. What service does Håkan agree to perform for Jarvis in exchange for an agreed-upon reward?
(a) Collecting fuel.
(b) Performing a surgical procedure.
(c) Housekeeping.
(d) Providing personal security.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Håkan give to the Indians in return for their kindness?

2. What is the one commodity Håkan deems to be generally impossible to buy in America?

3. What type of animal is Pingo?

4. While most of the travelers in the caravan look at Håkan with "mute curiosity," (108) a few of them snicker at what aspect of his appearance?

5. What is NOT a subject Lorimer says he had studied in college?

(see the answer key)

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