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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alexandra want to buy from Ivar?

2. Who said wild things are too happy to kill?

3. Where will Carl's father take a job after leaving his farm?

4. What does John tell his children to always let their mother do?

5. Where does Carl's family decide to move when times get tough?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alexandra say to her mother to calm her fears about losing her farm?

2. What is Frank upset about when he comes home while Carl and Alexandra are visiting?

3. How is Lou described by the author?

4. What caused John's father's disgrace?

5. How did Frank and Marie meet?

6. What does Carl say to Alexandra about Marie during their visit?

7. What does Emil think of Ivar's cave?

8. What does Alexandra say about her family when her farm hands criticize them for disagreeing with her?

9. What does Marie tell Emil to do in order to get what he desires from life, and what does he reply to this suggestion?

10. Why does Alexandra not mind housing Ivar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in this novel all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

Alexandra endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

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