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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what cause does Asa perish?
(a) A fire.
(b) A drowning.
(c) A fall.
(d) A gunshot.

2. What kind of accident leads to a caravan boy's arm being severed?
(a) A roughhousing accident.
(b) A wagon accident.
(c) A shooting accident.
(d) A firewood-related accident.

3. The music from what type of instrument draws Håkan toward the Indian lodges?
(a) A flute.
(b) An organ.
(c) A rattle.
(d) A drum.

4. Asa brings Håkan what two items from the medical box?
(a) Salve and iodine.
(b) Salve and a tincture.
(c) Iodine and a tincture.
(d) A poultice and a tincture.

5. What quality of the dresser causes Håkan to decide not to break a piece of it off for later use?
(a) Its majesty.
(b) Its suggestion of home.
(c) Its utility.
(d) Its size.

6. What animal does Håkan describe as having a head completely out of proportion with its body?
(a) A tortoise.
(b) A buffalo.
(c) A roadrunner.
(d) A musk ox.

7. What part of Håkan's body act as the only part that reminds him of his former self?
(a) His knees.
(b) His toes.
(c) His hair.
(d) His teeth.

8. By what aspect of the dresser is Håkan impressed?
(a) Its gleam.
(b) Its immense size.
(c) Its dark stain.
(d) Its craftsmanship.

9. Whose horse does Håkan take when he takes leave of Jarvis and the caravan?
(a) The horse of the first man Håkan killed.
(b) Jarvis's horse.
(c) Helen's brother's horse.
(d) Helen's horse.

10. Håkan decides that the likeness of himself must have what explanation?
(a) He must have family in the area.
(b) He is legendary in this community as well.
(c) The artist is unskilled.
(d) The apparent similarity is only a coincidence.

11. The sheriff places a cross onto Håkan's chest using what implements?
(a) A needle and suture thread.
(b) A series of tattoo needles.
(c) Shards of glass.
(d) Staples.

12. What is the one commodity Håkan deems to be generally impossible to buy in America?
(a) Horses.
(b) Wine.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Sugar.

13. While most of the travelers in the caravan look at Håkan with "mute curiosity," (108) a few of them snicker at what aspect of his appearance?
(a) His youth.
(b) His outfit.
(c) His filth.
(d) His size.

14. What is NOT a smell present within Håkan's jail cell?
(a) Onions.
(b) Urine.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Dogs.

15. In what part of Håkan's body is he bitten by a snake?
(a) His right wrist.
(b) His right heel.
(c) His neck.
(d) His left heel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the dresser does Håkan consider breaking and taking with him on his journey?

2. A new fascination with collecting what objects eventually helps Håkan regain his health?

3. When Hakan enters a city for the first time since the caravan ambush, how many blocks "down the avenue" (162) does the atmosphere change?

4. Chapter 15 sees Håkan renew his commitment to what goal?

5. What type of food do the Indians provide to Håkan after they invite him into a lodge?

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