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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 2 Home-Founding.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Per Hansa bring back to camp in Book 1, Chapter 1 to appease his wife?
(a) A dried mutton leg.
(b) A barrel of water.
(c) A new cow.
(d) A new dress.

2. Who is the author of Giants of the Earth?
(a) O. E. Rölvaag.
(b) R. O. Elvög.
(c) E. O. Hansa.
(d) R. E. Olefsön.

3. As the novel opens, what time of day is it?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Late morning.
(d) Early afternoon.

4. Why does Per Hans walk so far ahead of the caravan?
(a) He has a lot of energy to burn off.
(b) He has to flatten the grass so the caravan can pass.
(c) He doesn't like his family.
(d) He is lost and doesn't want to tell his wife.

5. Where do the settlers have to go to make their claim to the land official?
(a) Des Moines.
(b) Sioux Falls.
(c) Silver City.
(d) Hillside Colony.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what means is the Hansa family traveling?

2. What does the name Store-Hans mean?

3. What is the name of the Hansas' rifle?

4. What is the name of Tonseten's wife?

5. What kind of food does the Hansa family have to eat every night?

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