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Giants in the Earth

O.E. Rölvaag

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Book 1, Chapter 3-'Rosie!-Rosie!' Quiz

Quizzes Book 1, Chapter 3-'Rosie!-Rosie!' Quiz

1 of 5
What prompts the male settlers to decide that Per and Sam should stay home while the others are buying provisions?

Per and Sam's injuries
Their dislike of Per
Fear of Indians
Beret's mental instability

2 of 5
Why do Per and Hans-Stowe go to meet the Indians?

To trade
To retrieve their cows
To give directions
To buy livestock

3 of 5
Why does Per find communication with the Indians difficult?

They speak no English
He knows little English
He is racist
They dislike him

4 of 5
What does the injured Indian man give Per out of gratitude for treating him?

A box of furs
A piece of jewelry
A pony
A cow

5 of 5
Why did the settlement's cows suddenly disappear?

They were in heat
The Indians stole them
Ole tipped them
Store-Hans sold them

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