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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) Gold.
(b) Land.
(c) Horses.
(d) Silver.

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

3. Who is the first person in the narrative to call Håkan by the name of "Hawk" (31)?
(a) The boss.
(b) The dragoon.
(c) The scoundrel.
(d) The barman.

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

5. Asa brings Håkan what two items from the medical box?
(a) Iodine and a tincture.
(b) Salve and iodine.
(c) Salve and a tincture.
(d) A poultice and a tincture.

Short Answer Questions

1. The prologue of In the Distance takes place in the same time frame as what other section of the novel?

2. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?

3. Which character falls ill with fever in Chapter 7?

4. What type of animal is Pingo?

5. What substance does Håkan use to protect his skin from the sun?

(see the answer key)

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