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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of expedition do the Brennans launch when they get to the United States?
(a) Copper prospecting.
(b) Mountaineering.
(c) Silver prospecting.
(d) Gold prospecting.

3. What action does Hakan refuse to take throughout most of the journey to America?
(a) To open his eyes.
(b) To speak.
(c) To come aboveboard.
(d) To sleep.

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

5. In what season had Håkan and Linus departed from Europe together?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days' notice do Linus and Håkan get from Erik before they leave for America?

2. What is distinctive about the town of Clangston?

3. Which two sons in Håkan's family die from illness?

4. Håkan finds out from a sailor that the land he sees from the ship is part of what location?

5. The narrator refers to the man at the head of the nefarious convoy by using what term?

(see the answer key)

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