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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action does Håkan take that causes him to acknowledge the comedy and thrill of the situation, while also feeling small, frail, and lonely?
(a) He sits in a lone rocking chair in the middle of the desert.
(b) He sleeps in a bed in the middle of the desert.
(c) He builds and moves into a tree house in the desert.
(d) He washes himself in a bathtub in the middle of the desert.

2. What happens after Håkan kills 6 of the pillagers with his gun?
(a) He starts killing pillagers with anything he can find.
(b) He stays in the wagon and holds Helen's corpse.
(c) He loses consciousness.
(d) He rides off on one of the pillager's horses.

3. The sheriff places a cross onto Håkan's chest using what implements?
(a) A series of tattoo needles.
(b) Shards of glass.
(c) Staples.
(d) A needle and suture thread.

4. Håkan is adamant when he tells Asa what information?
(a) He had not killed anyone.
(b) He had killed to avenge Helen's rape and murder.
(c) He had only killed men.
(d) He had killed only in his own defense.

5. What reward does Jarvis offer Håkan in exchange for a particular service?
(a) A burro.
(b) A gold nugget.
(c) A horse.
(d) A train ticket to New York.

6. What is NOT an action Håkan takes when he is finally allowed to help the injured boy?
(a) He puts leeches on the wound.
(b) He cauterizes the wound.
(c) He cleanses the wound.
(d) He sews up the wound.

7. How many men does Håkan see climb into the wagon where Helen and her brother are staying?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

8. What is the only part of Håkan's body that he finds unmarred by the desert climate?
(a) His elbows.
(b) His scalp.
(c) The inside of his mouth.
(d) The soles of his feet.

9. What part of Håkan's body act as the only part that reminds him of his former self?
(a) His knees.
(b) His hair.
(c) His toes.
(d) His teeth.

10. Of what type of men is the caravan's male population composed, according to Håkan's impressions?
(a) Prospectors.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Family men.
(d) Criminals.

11. What part of Asa's body becomes severely injured in a fall?
(a) His collarbone.
(b) His hip.
(c) His leg.
(d) His arm.

12. What is the first part of Håkan's body he always looks at when he looks at a reflective surface?
(a) His ear.
(b) His tongue.
(c) His teeth.
(d) His eyes.

13. What gift does Håkan give to the Indians in return for their kindness?
(a) Flour.
(b) Honey.
(c) Milk.
(d) A dog.

14. The music from what type of instrument draws Håkan toward the Indian lodges?
(a) An organ.
(b) A drum.
(c) A rattle.
(d) A flute.

15. The men who gain access to the caravan under false pretenses use what types of disguises?
(a) Celtic clothing.
(b) Military uniforms.
(c) Park ranger uniforms.
(d) Indian clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people does Håkan kill before he sees men climbing into the wagon where Helen and her brother are staying?

2. Who makes Håkan's escape from a death sentence possible?

3. What is Håkan's contribution to the number of dead pillagers at the end of the fight?

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

5. Håkan sees which of his own acts as an act against god?

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