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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lorimer's first instinct at the news of the massacre up ahead?
(a) He wants to disarm the men in his own convoy.
(b) He wants to provide medical aid.
(c) He wants to make sure the convoy does not get ambushed.
(d) He wants to turn around and run.

2. In which direction does Håkan travel after escaping from the clutches of the woman in Clangston?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) South.

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

4. What is the name of the "amputee warrior" (91) who devotes himself completely to Lorimer after his recovery?
(a) Mantil.
(b) Lavim.
(c) Mutin.
(d) Antim.

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

6. The Brennans are surprised by what aspect of the prices they encounter once on land?
(a) How they differ according to the method of payment used.
(b) How high they are.
(c) How often they fluctuate.
(d) How low they are.

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

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

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

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

11. What birds does Håkan eat in order to survive after he escapes from Clangston?
(a) Sage hens.
(b) Sparrows.
(c) Pheasant.
(d) Ptarmigan.

12. What action does Hakan refuse to take throughout most of the journey to America?
(a) To speak.
(b) To sleep.
(c) To open his eyes.
(d) To come aboveboard.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the convoy hears that there is the aftermath of a massacre up ahead, a group of what type of people have been massacred?

3. The men in the prologue are aboard what type of ship?

4. In what country is Håkan born?

5. When Håkan regains consciousness after his period of feverish wandering, he finds himself in what state inside a covered wagon?

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