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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 animal does Håkan describe as having a head completely out of proportion with its body?
(a) A roadrunner.
(b) A buffalo.
(c) A tortoise.
(d) A musk ox.

2. Who releases Håkan from his restrained position inside the covered wagon?
(a) Linus.
(b) Jarvis.
(c) Asa.
(d) Lorimer.

3. Helen is murdered in what way after being raped?
(a) She has her throat cut.
(b) She is strangled.
(c) She is smothered.
(d) She is drowned.

4. Which member of the Brennan family makes a map of the United States and gives it to Håkan?
(a) Owen.
(b) James.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Margaret.

5. How many Indian lodges does Håkan encounter when he is drawn to them by the sound of music?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In Chapter 7, Håkan and the rest of the convoy begin to cross what type of natural feature?

4. For what object does Håkan look around the plains when he hears that Lorimer is parting ways with him?

5. Jarvis tells Håkan that the caravan will reach their destination in what period of time?

(see the answer key)

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