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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. James Brennan's mine is located nearby what body of water?
2. What type of animal does Erik sell in order to pay Linus and Håkan's fare to America?
3. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?
4. In which direction does Lorimer go when he parts ways with Håkan?
5. A convoy from what location arrives in order to threaten the Brennans if they do not give up their mine and flee?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the extremely large man a topic of conversation for the other passengers on the ship, other than his size?
2. How does Håkan end up on a ship ultimately bound for California, when he had been headed for New York City?
3. Who is Lorimer and what are three of his characteristics?
4. How does Håkan feel about his older brother Linus?
5. Describe Håkan's experiences in Clangston.
6. How does the parting of Håkan and Lorimer come about?
7. Describe the distinctive opening of Chapter 6 and its use of sensory details.
8. How is the theme of family bonds demonstrated within Chapter 6?
9. What major character change does Håkan undergo against his will as a result of his association with Lorimer?
10. Discuss an instance when the theme of collectivism appears within the novel.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is the topic of isolation treated within In the Distance and how does its treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?
Essay Topic 2
Trace the characterization arc of Håkan’s character throughout the novel In the Distance. Discuss whether Håkan is a round or flat character and whether Håkan is a static or dynamic character.
Essay Topic 3
Look carefully at the passages of In the Distance that describe the close relationships between Håkan and his various mentors within the narrative. What is Diaz’s purpose for portraying three characters as different as James Brennan, Lorimer, and Asa in the roles of Håkan’s mentors?
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