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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Brennans are surprised by what aspect of the prices they encounter once on land?
(a) How low they are.
(b) How often they fluctuate.
(c) How high they are.
(d) How they differ according to the method of payment used.

2. In which direction does Lorimer go when he parts ways with Håkan?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

3. In what century is the novel In the Distance set?
(a) The 18th.
(b) The 20th.
(c) The 19th.
(d) The 21st.

4. James Brennan's mine is located nearby what body of water?
(a) A creek.
(b) A river.
(c) A stream.
(d) A hot spring.

5. In what port does Håkan's ship finally dock once it reaches the United States?
(a) Miami.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York City.
(d) Seattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special talent does Linus possess?

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

3. How long after Håkan's parting from Lorimer does Pingo become ill?

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

5. The first ship boarded by Linus and Håkan is on its way to what location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is distinctive about the large man's coat and what conclusions are drawn about it?

2. Describe the striking opening image of In the Distance.

3. Who is Lorimer and what are three of his characteristics?

4. Describe Håkan's experiences in Clangston.

5. How does Håkan end up on a ship ultimately bound for California, when he had been headed for New York City?

6. Discuss an instance when the theme of collectivism appears within the novel.

7. Describe the distinctive opening of Chapter 6 and its use of sensory details.

8. In what location does the prologue of the novel take place?

9. What similarity between Native American and Swedish culture does Håkan identify?

10. Why is the extremely large man a topic of conversation for the other passengers on the ship, other than his size?

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