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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job had James Brennan held prior to launching an expedition in the United States?
(a) Coal miner.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Tavern owner.

2. At what point in Lorimer's life had he moved to America?
(a) In his adolescence.
(b) In his adulthood.
(c) In his infancy.
(d) In his boyhood.

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. Lorimer identifies the original owners of the teeth presented to him by the Native Americans as what types of animals?
(a) Birds.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Fish.

5. Which member of the Brennan family is the first to find Håkan in a terrible state on the ship?
(a) Molly.
(b) Eileen.
(c) Robert.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal does Erik sell in order to pay Linus and Håkan's fare to America?

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

3. A convoy from what location arrives in order to threaten the Brennans if they do not give up their mine and flee?

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

5. In what season had Håkan and Linus departed from Europe together?

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