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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. In what century is the novel In the Distance set?
(a) The 21st.
(b) The 20th.
(c) The 18th.
(d) The 19th.

2. Which member of the Brennan family is the first to find Håkan in a terrible state on the ship?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Robert.
(c) James.
(d) Molly.

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

4. The first ship boarded by Linus and Håkan is on its way to what location?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) New York City.
(c) Italy.
(d) Gothenburg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Håkan regains consciousness after his period of feverish wandering, he finds himself in what state inside a covered wagon?

2. The woman who takes Håkan as a sex slave has an infection in what part of her body?

3. What is Lorimer's first instinct at the news of the massacre up ahead?

4. What particular medical skill does Lorimer teach to Håkan at the site of the massacre?

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. How does Håkan feel about his older brother Linus?

3. What is distinctive about the large man's coat and what conclusions are drawn about it?

4. Discuss an instance when the theme of collectivism appears within the novel.

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

6. What major character change does Håkan undergo against his will as a result of his association with Lorimer?

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

8. What coping mechanism does Håkan employ in order to get his fear under control and what is its level of effectiveness??

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

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

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