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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality of the dresser causes Håkan to decide not to break a piece of it off for later use?
(a) Its size.
(b) Its suggestion of home.
(c) Its utility.
(d) Its majesty.

2. What is the one commodity Håkan deems to be generally impossible to buy in America?
(a) Horses.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Wine.
(d) Sugar.

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

4. Håkan sees which of his own acts as an act against god?
(a) Killing.
(b) Lying.
(c) None of them.
(d) Surrendering.

5. Chapter 15 sees Håkan renew his commitment to what goal?
(a) Heading west.
(b) Heading south.
(c) Heading east.
(d) Heading north.

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

7. What service does Håkan agree to perform for Jarvis in exchange for an agreed-upon reward?
(a) Providing personal security.
(b) Housekeeping.
(c) Performing a surgical procedure.
(d) Collecting fuel.

8. In what part of Håkan's body is he bitten by a snake?
(a) His neck.
(b) His right heel.
(c) His left heel.
(d) His right wrist.

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

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

11. What item does Håkan remember that he has left behind in the village?
(a) His gold nugget.
(b) His horse.
(c) His tin cup.
(d) His burro.

12. Håkan decides in Chapter 15 that by the time what season comes, he will be ready to interact with people again?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

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

14. What type of weather does the narrator state happens sometimes and is "always a miracle" (105)?
(a) Snow.
(b) Fog.
(c) Sunshine.
(d) Rain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Håkan retrieve the item he leaves in the village by mistake?

2. Håkan is about to leave the store in town when he sees what kind of visual representation of his own face on the wall?

3. What action does Håkan take that causes him to acknowledge the comedy and thrill of the situation, while also feeling small, frail, and lonely?

4. The sheriff announces that Håkan will undergo what punishment for his crimes after being paraded through the countryside?

5. What type of food do the Indians provide to Håkan after they invite him into a lodge?

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