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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alexandra want to keep her land when everyone else is leaving?
(a) She knows it will be worth money some day.
(b) She made a promise to her father.
(c) She is sure rain is coming.
(d) She is too proud to admit defeat.

2. What about Alexandria causes a man to flirt with her at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her pretty dress.

3. What does John tell his children to always let their mother do?
(a) Walk at night.
(b) Sing.
(c) Keep a garden.
(d) Sell her butter.

4. What does John say his wife misses most?
(a) Her dead son.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The Old Country.
(d) Her music.

5. Why is Emil crying at the beginning of the book?
(a) His kitten ran up a telegraph pole.
(b) He is very cold.
(c) He cannot find his mother.
(d) He dropped his ice cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carl like Ivar?

2. What does Alexandra hope Emil will do when he is older?

3. How long has Alexandra known Carl when he announces his move?

4. What did John Bergson's father do for a living?

5. How old is Emil at the beginning of the book?

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