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

2. In what location does Håkan lose track of his brother Linus?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Gothenburg.
(c) Portsmouth.
(d) New York City.

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

4. What job had James Brennan held prior to launching an expedition in the United States?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Coal miner.
(d) Tavern owner.

5. On what continent had Lorimer attended college?
(a) North America.
(b) Asia.
(c) South America.
(d) Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first ship boarded by Linus and Håkan is on its way to what location?

2. What objects do the survivors of the massacre give to the man who helps their wounded?

3. Who releases Håkan from his restrained position inside the covered wagon?

4. What kind of expedition do the Brennans launch when they get to the United States?

5. The woman who takes Håkan as a sex slave also spends a great deal of time engaged in what activity with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Brennans and how does Håkan become involved with them?

2. As Håkan's first summer away from his family comes to a close, what is said to be "all Håkan could think of" (40)?

3. Describe the striking opening image of In the Distance.

4. In what way does Diaz feature the motif of sound within the scene of the massacre?

5. How does the theme of delusion enter the narrative after Håkan's escape from the dragoon and the woman with the diseased gums?

6. Describe Håkan's experiences in Clangston.

7. In what location does the prologue of the novel take place?

8. How does the parting of Håkan and Lorimer come about?

9. What method does Håkan's father Erik use to obtain the money to send his sons to America?

10. On what type of food does Håkan survive after he escapes from the diseased woman's clutches?

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