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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what manner does Håkan direct his horse when he first approaches civilization and promptly leaves?
(a) At a canter.
(b) At a trot.
(c) At a gallop.
(d) At a saunter.

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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 sews up the wound.
(d) He cleanses the wound.

8. What type of food do the Indians provide to Håkan after they invite him into a lodge?
(a) Roasted boar.
(b) Roasted buffalo.
(c) Fry bread.
(d) Roasted fish.

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

10. How many people does Håkan kill before he sees men climbing into the wagon where Helen and her brother are staying?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

11. In what location does Håkan last recall seeing his own face?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Beresford.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Clangston.

12. What is the name of the sheriff's lackey who always backs the sheriff's moves?
(a) Jebediah.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Josiah.
(d) Joseph.

13. What parts of Håkan's body are restrained when he regains consciousness inside his jail cell?
(a) His feet.
(b) His neck, hands, and feet.
(c) His hands and feet.
(d) His hands.

14. What two items does Håkan want to buy when he enters a store in the town?
(a) A saddle and spurs.
(b) A belt buckle and a belt.
(c) Boots and pants.
(d) Boots and a saddle.

15. Håkan mentally describes the sheriff as "the man with the" (165) what?
(a) Star.
(b) Key.
(c) Law.
(d) Answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Håkan decides in Chapter 15 that by the time what season comes, he will be ready to interact with people again?

2. Håkan discovers that Jarvis had been elected captain of the caravan after promising many people what reward?

3. Håkan decides that the likeness of himself must have what explanation?

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

5. What service does Håkan agree to perform for Jarvis in exchange for an agreed-upon reward?

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