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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The narrator refers to the man at the head of the nefarious convoy by using what term?
(a) Scoundrel.
(b) Boss.
(c) Barman.
(d) Fat man.

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

4. About how many teeth in total do the Native Americans give to Lorimer in payment for his medical services?
(a) 1 dozen.
(b) 2 dozen.
(c) 1 score.
(d) 3 score.

5. What type of animal is Pingo?
(a) A dog.
(b) A horse.
(c) A mule.
(d) A burro.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What aspect of the dresser does Håkan consider breaking and taking with him on his journey?

3. Håkan at first considers the town he enters to be what kind of object between him and his goal of reaching New York?

4. Chapter 15 sees Håkan renew his commitment to what goal?

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

(see the answer key)

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