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The Sloopers: Part 1 Trivia Quiz

This will quiz your knowledge of the journey of the first group of Norwegian settlers in America.

A multiple-choice quiz by tubaplayer2006. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tubaplayer2006

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lars Larson was captured in 1812 by the British who were patrolling the waters along the coast of Norway. Which religion was he introduced to while aboard a prison ship off the coast of England? Hint

Anglicanism

Catholicism

Quaker Faith

Lutheranism

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Question 2 of 10

2. After his release in 1814, Lars Larson returned home to teach the Quaker faith to his friends and family. Where was his hometown? Hint

Rogaland

Oslo

Stavanger

Stangeland

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Question 3 of 10

3. After the decision to venture to America was made, Lars Larson requested the help of this man to purchase land and learn the laws in the United States. Who was it? Hint

Ole Olson

Cleng Peerson

Ole Orsland

Tollak Stangeland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Cleng Peerson chose Knut Eide to accompany him on his trip to America in 1821. What happened to Knut Eide shortly after their arrival in America? Hint

He disappeared

He married an American woman

He died

He left Cleng and ventured to the West alone

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cleng Peerson returned to Norway in 1824 to inform the Norwegians of what he had found. The plans were finalized and he returned to America to purchase land and wait for the Norwegian immigrants. Whom did Peerson pick to accompany him the second time to America? Hint

Knut Olsen

Andreas Stangeland

Ole Olsen

Lars Larson

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the ship that transported the Norwegians to America? Hint

The Norwegian Mayflower

The Norway

The Danish Rock

The Restoration

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which day in 1825 are the Norwegians said to have left Stavanger? Hint

July 4

12 May

24 December

15 October

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Question 8 of 10

8. The ship that transported the Norwegians to America: According to legend, the ship came across a floating barrel in the ocean covered in barnacles. What was in the barrel? Hint

Wine

Food

A body

Nothing

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Question 9 of 10

9. The ship that transported the Norwegians to America: What occurred on September 2, 1825 on the ship? Hint

A terrible storm arose

The captain fell overboard

A baby was born

The sail was lost

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Restoration arrived in New York on which day in 1825? Hint

October 31

October 9

Novermber 3

October 4

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Quaker Faith

Lars Larson was given a book written in Danish that contained the teachings of the Quakers. He and several men read the book and found the ideas to be very interesting.

2. After his release in 1814, Lars Larson returned home to teach the Quaker faith to his friends and family. Where was his hometown?

Answer: Stavanger

Lars Larson, like many of the other Sloopers, was born and raised in the coastal town of Stavanger.

3. After the decision to venture to America was made, Lars Larson requested the help of this man to purchase land and learn the laws in the United States. Who was it?

Answer: Cleng Peerson

Cleng Peerson was born on May 17, 1783 in Tysvaer, Norway and died December 16, 1865 in Bosque County, Texas. He was a dreamer and a wanderer, often refered to as "Peer Gynt of the Prairie" or the "Norwegian Paul Bunyan." He led many groups of Norwegians deep into the heart of America.

4. Cleng Peerson chose Knut Eide to accompany him on his trip to America in 1821. What happened to Knut Eide shortly after their arrival in America?

Answer: He died

After the arrival of the two men, Eide contracted an illness (perhaps pneumonia) and never recovered. He died shortly after their arrival. No one knows where he was buried or the specifics of his life.

Answer: Andreas Stangeland

Andreas was born on the Stangeland Farm just outside of Stavanger on September 1, 1799. His father had died before he was asked to leave for America, so the decision rested with his mother, who allowed him to leave. Since he wasn't the elder son, he was not likely to inherit the family farm, so he decided to try his luck in the New World.

6. What was the name of the ship that transported the Norwegians to America?

Answer: The Restoration

The ship was purchased by six wealthier familiers for 1,800 specie dollars and was repaired by Lars Larson, who was a carpenter and boat builder. The boat was originally called The Hope. It was 1/4 the size of the Mayflower, twice as crowded and is often refered to as the "Norwegian Mayflower".

7. On which day in 1825 are the Norwegians said to have left Stavanger?

Answer: July 4

The Resoration left Stavanger on July 4, 1825, ironically the same day as Independence Day in America.

8. The ship that transported the Norwegians to America: According to legend, the ship came across a floating barrel in the ocean covered in barnacles. What was in the barrel?

Answer: Wine

Legend say that the barnacle covered barrel was filled with wine. When attempting to fish it out of the water, Lars Larson almost lost his hand to a shark. Supposedly the passengers became intoxicated and did not realize that they were sailing into a harbor (Funchal in the Madeira Islands), heavily guarded by cannon without their colors on display.

They were almost fired upon but managed to raise the flag just in time.

9. The ship that transported the Norwegians to America: What occurred on September 2, 1825 on the ship?

Answer: A baby was born

Martha Larson, wife of Lars Larson gave birth to a baby daughter named Margaret Allen. The baby was named after an influencial Quaker woman that Lars had met in England.

10. The Restoration arrived in New York on which day in 1825?

Answer: October 9

The ship arrived in New York on October 9, 1825 with 53 passengers aboard. Cleng Peerson and Andreas Stangeland were waiting for their arrival.

Source: Author tubaplayer2006

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