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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. 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.

2. What quality of the dresser causes Håkan to decide not to break a piece of it off for later use?
(a) Its majesty.
(b) Its size.
(c) Its utility.
(d) Its suggestion of home.

3. What kind of accident leads to a caravan boy's arm being severed?
(a) A shooting accident.
(b) A roughhousing accident.
(c) A firewood-related accident.
(d) A wagon accident.

4. The sheriff places a cross onto Håkan's chest using what implements?
(a) Staples.
(b) Shards of glass.
(c) A series of tattoo needles.
(d) A needle and suture thread.

5. What action does Jarvis take the first time he and Håkan meet?
(a) He punches Håkan.
(b) He accidentally insults Håkan.
(c) He invites Håkan to dinner.
(d) He gives Håkan a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what type of men is the caravan's male population composed, according to Håkan's impressions?

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

3. The music from what type of instrument draws Håkan toward the Indian lodges?

4. What action does Håkan take that causes him to acknowledge the comedy and thrill of the situation, while also feeling small, frail, and lonely?

5. Håkan sees which of his own acts as an act against god?

Short Essay Questions

1. What act does Håkan describe as the kindest service anyone has ever done for him?

2. Describe the way in which Håkan views the event he consistently calls "the killings" (130) throughout the narrative.

3. How is the theme of violence portrayed within the sheriff's interaction with Håkan?

4. How does the theme of grief enter the narrative when Håkan attempts to buy a certain item from members of the caravan?

5. What is Håkan's main fear when he enters the first town he has visited since the killings occurred?

6. What is the significance of the wooden dresser Håkan finds in the desert?

7. Why are the onlookers at the wagon accident at first unwilling to accept Håkan's help?

8. What characteristic of Asa makes a deep impression on Håkan?

9. In what way is the sheriff's corruption the key to Håkan's freedom?

10. What item does Håkan attempt to procure from the people traveling in the caravan train and what is the outcome?

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