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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. What does Alexandra want to buy from Ivar?
(a) A book.
(b) A carving.
(c) A poultice.
(d) A hammock.

2. Why does Carl like Ivar?
(a) He says nice things.
(b) He is different than anybody else.
(c) He is good with animals.
(d) He is interesting to talk to.

3. How old is Emil at the beginning of the book?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

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

5. What does Ivar read in his house?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Farmer's Almanac.
(c) The Sear's Catalogue.
(d) An astronomy guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Emil afraid of Ivar?

2. What is John Bergson's occupation?

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

4. Why does Alexandra want to keep her land when everyone else is leaving?

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

(see the answer key)

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