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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A convoy from what location arrives in order to threaten the Brennans if they do not give up their mine and flee?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Topeka.
(d) Clangston.

2. The Brennans enlist Håkan's help with what task after he joins their expedition?
(a) Babysitting the children.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Mining.
(d) Carrying equipment.

3. How many Indian lodges does Håkan encounter when he is drawn to them by the sound of music?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. What does Håkan lose "in a matter of days" (22)?
(a) His memory of Linus.
(b) Three of his teeth.
(c) The hair on his head.
(d) His fear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The woman who takes Håkan as a sex slave has an infection in what part of her body?

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

3. What quality of the dresser causes Håkan to decide not to break a piece of it off for later use?

4. The landscape through which the Brennans and Håkan move on their expedition is composed of what?

5. The prologue of In the Distance takes place in the same time frame as what other section of the novel?

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