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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lorimer identifies the original owners of the teeth presented to him by the Native Americans as what types of animals?
(a) Birds.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dinosaurs.
(d) Fish.

2. In what century is the novel In the Distance set?
(a) The 18th.
(b) The 21st.
(c) The 20th.
(d) The 19th.

3. When Håkan eats birds in order to stay alive, he also drinks what salty substance?
(a) Saltwater.
(b) Iodine.
(c) Rock salt.
(d) Blood.

4. On what continent had Lorimer attended college?
(a) North America.
(b) South America.
(c) Asia.
(d) Europe.

5. What special talent does Linus possess?
(a) Tumbling.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Storytelling.
(d) Juggling.

6. Which member of the Brennan family is the first to find Håkan in a terrible state on the ship?
(a) Molly.
(b) Eileen.
(c) James.
(d) Robert.

7. In what kind of landscape is Håkan wandering after he escapes from Clangston?
(a) A forest.
(b) A plain.
(c) A desert.
(d) A bog.

8. What element of weather leads to the men's predicament of being stranded?
(a) Wind.
(b) Fog.
(c) Hail.
(d) Ice.

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

10. What is the main emotion Håkan feels toward his brother Linus prior to their separation?
(a) Trust.
(b) Anger.
(c) Adoration.
(d) Suspicion.

11. In what country is Håkan born?
(a) Sweden.
(b) France.
(c) Norway.
(d) Belgium.

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

13. Before Håkan can enact his plan to escape from the clutches of the dragoon and the rest, who sets him free?
(a) The dragoon.
(b) The highway robber.
(c) The fat man.
(d) The woman.

14. A convoy from what location arrives in order to threaten the Brennans if they do not give up their mine and flee?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) Topeka.
(c) Clangston.
(d) San Francisco.

15. In which direction does Lorimer go when he parts ways with Håkan?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Håkan's parting from Lorimer does Pingo become ill?

2. What type of animal does Erik sell in order to pay Linus and Håkan's fare to America?

3. How does Håkan acquire Pingo?

4. Which two sons in Håkan's family die from illness?

5. What objects do the survivors of the massacre give to the man who helps their wounded?

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