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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ivar live so far away from town?
(a) He likes living alone.
(b) His father owned that land.
(c) He was forced out of town.
(d) He has no money.

2. Who asks Emil to talk at the upcoming dance in Part 2?
(a) Marie.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Marcy.

3. What do Carl and Alexandra do during the days while he is visiting?
(a) Visit old neighbors.
(b) Work in the fields.
(c) Talk.
(d) Walk around the gardens.

4. What is John Bergson's occupation?
(a) Plumber.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Ferrier.

5. What does Carl say he never sees Marie do?
(a) Run.
(b) Frown.
(c) Cry.
(d) Walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Carl most about Marie?

2. When does Marie say the world is the most beautiful?

3. Who signs the mortgage papers that Alexandra gets?

4. What does Alexandra say she envies about Carl's life?

5. What is the name of the town at the beginning of this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carl tell Alexandra he feels about his life?

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

3. Why does Alexandra not mind housing Ivar?

4. What is the common view of Emil in Part 2, and why is this so surprising?

5. What question does Alexandra ask Ivar about her hogs, and what is his response?

6. Why do Lou and Oscar take credit for the success of the farm?

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

8. What do Alexandra's brothers say about Carl as they leave the family dinner?

9. How did Frank and Marie meet?

10. How do Carl and Alexandra spend their days while Carl is visiting?

(see the answer keys)

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