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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beret insist that Hans Olsa do before he dies?

2. What does Beret believe will become of herself and her baby?

3. What is another name for Peder Seier?

4. In what month does the minister arrive to the settlement?

5. Which of the following is NOT something that Per Hansa tells Torkel Tallaksen to invest his money in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the style of the novel. Include in your discussion the importance of the title of the chapters, the pacing of the novel, the way the themes are used, and other style elements involved. Provide examples of the author's style and discuss whether the style is effective in this type of novel.

Essay Topic 2

In a new found community, there are going to be good things that happen within the community and negative things as well. Discuss the positive or successful elements in the settlement on Spring Creek as well as the negative or unfortunate moments. How do they define the characters involved or the settlement itself? Provide examples.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Per Hansa. Is he a sympathetic character? Why or why not? What are his major downfalls? Where does he succeed? How do the aspects of his character guide his actions in the book and ultimately decide his fate? Provide examples from the book.

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