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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, A Bushel Of Earth From Sweden.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Robert's master?
(a) Lars.
(b) Greger.
(c) Aron.
(d) Nils.

2. What is a major challenge for the ship's passengers?
(a) Humidity.
(b) Mice.
(c) Lice.
(d) Quiet.

3. Karl Oskar's father describes their departure as _____________________.
(a) the first day of the rest of their lives.
(b) a holiday.
(c) a family honor.
(d) a funeral procession.

4. What had the elderly man who died brought with him to take to his son?
(a) A grindstone.
(b) A land deed.
(c) A statue.
(d) A pocket watch.

5. Karl Oskar's future is determined by ________________.
(a) government.
(b) weather.
(c) inheritance.
(d) love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Karl Oskar and Kristina's children dies?

2. The trip to America costs ________________ of the proceeds from the sale of Karl Oskar's farm.

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Captain Lorentz?

4. What does Robert do on his way to his new job?

5. How can Karl Oskar's personality best be described?

(see the answer key)

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