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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. Håkan at first considers the town he enters to be what kind of object between him and his goal of reaching New York?
(a) An obligation.
(b) A reprieve.
(c) A rest.
(d) An obstacle.

2. Håkan discovers that Jarvis had been elected captain of the caravan after promising many people what reward?
(a) Land.
(b) Gold.
(c) Horses.
(d) Silver.

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

4. How "many mornings" after the caravan boy's accident does Jarvis announce the caravan will be taking a "cutoff" (125)?
(a) 2 or 3.
(b) 5 or 6.
(c) 3 or 4.
(d) 1 or 2.

5. When Håkan leaves the store, he encounters how many armed men in the street?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the canons, Håkan decides to build his shelter in what location?

2. 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?

3. What is NOT an action Håkan takes when he is finally allowed to help the injured boy?

4. What weapons are the armed men brandishing when they confront Håkan in the street?

5. Helen is murdered in what way after being raped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hakan observe about Jarvis's reputation among the caravan's members?

2. How does Håkan feel when he discovers a rocking chair in the middle of the wilderness?

3. What skills inherited from Lorimer does Håkan put to use at the scene of the wagon accident?

4. What act does Håkan describe as the kindest service anyone has ever done for him?

5. How does the theme of grief enter the narrative when Håkan attempts to buy a certain item from members of the caravan?

6. Describe the way in which Håkan first meets Asa.

7. What item does Håkan attempt to procure from the people traveling in the caravan train and what is the outcome?

8. Who is Jarvis?

9. What is the significance of the wooden dresser Håkan finds in the desert?

10. What characteristic of Asa makes a deep impression on Håkan?

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