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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. Which of the following does NOT describe Tonseten?
(a) Stout.
(b) Rosy cheeks.
(c) Red beard.
(d) Tall.

2. What is the name of Hans Olsa's wife?
(a) Beret.
(b) Dagney.
(c) Sorine.
(d) Rane.

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

4. What does the name Store-Hans mean?
(a) Little hands.
(b) Little Hans.
(c) Big Hans.
(d) Helpful hands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Hans Olsa's daughter?

2. Why does Per Hansa leave the camp in the middle of the night in Book 1, Chapter 1?

3. What is Hans Olsa doing at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

4. What is Tonseten's first name?

5. As the novel opens, what time of day is it?

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