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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. When Håkan regains consciousness after his period of feverish wandering, he finds himself in what state inside a covered wagon?
(a) Handcuffed.
(b) Blindfolded.
(c) Gagged.
(d) Tied down.

2. James Brennan's mine is located nearby what body of water?
(a) A creek.
(b) A river.
(c) A hot spring.
(d) A stream.

3. What does Håkan lose "in a matter of days" (22)?
(a) The hair on his head.
(b) His memory of Linus.
(c) Three of his teeth.
(d) His fear.

4. The narrator refers to the man at the head of the nefarious convoy by using what term?
(a) Boss.
(b) Barman.
(c) Scoundrel.
(d) Fat man.

5. In Chapter 7, Håkan and the rest of the convoy begin to cross what type of natural feature?
(a) A bay.
(b) A desert.
(c) A swamp.
(d) A river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Hakan refuse to take throughout most of the journey to America?

2. What is the name of the "amputee warrior" (91) who devotes himself completely to Lorimer after his recovery?

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

4. How many days' notice do Linus and Håkan get from Erik before they leave for America?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Håkan feel about his older brother Linus?

3. How does Håkan finally escape from Clangston?

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

5. How does Håkan end up on a ship ultimately bound for California, when he had been headed for New York City?

6. Describe a time in the narrative when a metaphor is used to indicate a particular mood.

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

8. Describe Håkan's experiences in Clangston.

9. How is the theme of family bonds demonstrated within Chapter 6?

10. Describe Håkan's family situation, as it is depicted once the body of the narrative begins.

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