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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. The farmers and their families on board the ship are from which country?

2. What does Karl go in search of when the boat docks one day to take on wood?

3. What is one of the items in Kristina's basket which is almost the last of the food for the group?

4. One of the first men to welcome the new settlers is Samuel ______________.

5. Karl finds the land he wants by a lake called ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Kristina's feelings about her new house in America and what is the only positive thing she can say to Karl?

2. Why does Danjel think his little girl died?

3. Who was Anna and why does Kristine bring up her name as they search for Lill-Marta?

4. What happens to Karl when he goes ashore to buy food one day?

5. Why is Ulrika so mad at Karl when the guide tells them how far they have to travel to get to Minnesota?

6. Describe the story Robert tells Elin about his and Arvid's adventure in New York and why does he feel the need to embellish?

7. Why will Karl and Kristina not allow their children to eat the food on the ship?

8. Why are the immigrants surprised by Anders' house?

9. How had Karl determined where he wanted to settle in America?

10. What is the nature of Danjel's personality and what examples does the author provide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the two major settings for the novel. Why does Moberg use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

How does Moberg use the literary technique of local color in UNTO A GOOD LAND? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Swedish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Karl Oskar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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