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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Håkan discovers that Jarvis had been elected captain of the caravan after promising many people what reward?
(a) Land.
(b) Horses.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

2. What particular medical skill does Lorimer teach to Håkan at the site of the massacre?
(a) Cauterizing techniques.
(b) Tourniquet techniques.
(c) Appendectomy techniques.
(d) Amputation techniques.

3. What aspect of the dresser does Håkan consider breaking and taking with him on his journey?
(a) A knob.
(b) A piece of the mirror.
(c) A drawer pull.
(d) A carved angel.

4. What type of food do the Indians provide to Håkan after they invite him into a lodge?
(a) Fry bread.
(b) Roasted boar.
(c) Roasted buffalo.
(d) Roasted fish.

5. The woman who takes Håkan as a sex slave also spends a great deal of time engaged in what activity with him?
(a) Dressing him.
(b) Bathing him.
(c) Reading to him.
(d) Combing his hair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lorimer's first instinct at the news of the massacre up ahead?

3. The sheriff places a cross onto Håkan's chest using what implements?

4. By whose hand have the people been massacred when the convoy hears about them up ahead?

5. What action does Håkan take that causes him to acknowledge the comedy and thrill of the situation, while also feeling small, frail, and lonely?

(see the answer key)

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