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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many siblings does Karl have?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

2. Who decides to enlist in the war in September of 1861?
(a) Axel.
(b) Karl.
(c) Johan.
(d) James.

3. What is the main reason Kristina doesn't want Karl to go to war?
(a) She can't raise the children on her own.
(b) She will miss him.
(c) She can't run the farm without help.
(d) She is concerned for his soul.

4. Kristina prays to God so that ___________________.
(a) Karl's leg will heal.
(b) there will be a good crop this year.
(c) her children won't be without a mother.
(d) she may return to Sweden.

5. The hunters and warriors of the Sioux tribe paint ___________________ on their tomahawks to signal sure death to the enemy.
(a) black stars.
(b) white feathers.
(c) blue arrows.
(d) red moons.

Short Answer Questions

1. The First Commandment for Emigrants offers the rule to never regret one's emigration and to ___________________.

2. How long does Karl have to wait for Kristina to leave her doctor's appointment?

3. What nationality is the family whose story is told in "The Last Letter Home"?

4. From whom does Karl receive a letter?

5. After her diagnosis, Kristina feels that she is useless as ________________.

(see the answer key)

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