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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Karl and Kristina not allow their children to eat the food on the ship?
(a) They think it is tained.
(b) They are allergic to it.
(c) It is not fully cooked.
(d) It is moldy.

2. Which of the following does Karl NOT focus on when writing a letter to his parents?
(a) Their new home.
(b) Indians.
(c) A lake.
(d) Good soil.

3. Why does Robert not want to make a huge fortune?
(a) He does want to make a huge fortune.
(b) He would be a target for thieves.
(c) People would always want his money.
(d) It would be difficult to handle.

4. What sign is Karl unable to read on the train?
(a) Dining car this way.
(b) Please hand ticket to porter.
(c) Danger! Watch your step.
(d) No smoking.

5. What does Karl go in search of when the boat docks one day to take on wood?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Books.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Food and milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the group disembark from the steamboat in Chapter 9?

2. How must the group travel on the last leg of their journey?

3. Kristina uses a concoction of rabbit fat and _____________ to wash the skunk smell out of Johan's clothes.

4. Why does Danjel think his child died?

5. Who is Karl's younger brother who is also on the trip?

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