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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. James Brennan's mine is located nearby what body of water?
(a) A hot spring.
(b) A stream.
(c) A creek.
(d) A river.
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?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Union organizers.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Swedes.
3. What birds does Håkan eat in order to survive after he escapes from Clangston?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Ptarmigan.
(c) Pheasant.
(d) Sage hens.
4. In Chapter 7, Håkan and the rest of the convoy begin to cross what type of natural feature?
(a) A desert.
(b) A river.
(c) A bay.
(d) A swamp.
5. The Brennans are surprised by what aspect of the prices they encounter once on land?
(a) How often they fluctuate.
(b) How low they are.
(c) How they differ according to the method of payment used.
(d) How high they are.
Short Answer Questions
1. The prologue takes place on a ship near what location?
2. Håkan finds out from a sailor that the land he sees from the ship is part of what location?
3. For what object does Håkan look around the plains when he hears that Lorimer is parting ways with him?
4. What special talent does Linus possess?
5. From what country had Lorimer originally hailed?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who are the Brennans and how does Håkan become involved with them?
2. Describe Håkan's family situation, as it is depicted once the body of the narrative begins.
3. As Håkan's first summer away from his family comes to a close, what is said to be "all Håkan could think of" (40)?
4. What is distinctive about the large man's coat and what conclusions are drawn about it?
5. How does the parting of Håkan and Lorimer come about?
6. Describe the striking opening image of In the Distance.
7. Why is the extremely large man a topic of conversation for the other passengers on the ship, other than his size?
8. How does Håkan finally escape from Clangston?
9. How does the theme of delusion enter the narrative after Håkan's escape from the dragoon and the woman with the diseased gums?
10. How does Håkan feel about his older brother Linus?
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